外側(そとがわ)

そとがわ
noun
outside; outer side
1. outside; outer side; exterior
The part that is on the outside or facing outward.
建物(たてもの)の外側(そとがわ)を塗(ぬ)り直(なお)す。
To repaint the outside of the building.
窓(まど)の外側(そとがわ)を拭(ふ)く。
To wipe the outside of the window.
カーブでは外側(そとがわ)のタイヤに負担(ふたん)がかかる。
On a curve, the stress is on the outside tire.

外側(そとがわ) refers to the outside surface or exterior portion of something, as opposed to its interior.

Forms

外(そと) (outside) + 側(がわ) (side). The pattern X側(がわ) is productive for indicating sides or aspects.

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Antonym: 内側(うちがわ) (inside, inner side)
Synonym: 外部(がいぶ) (exterior (formal))
Compare: 表面(ひょうめん) (surface)
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Added 2026.1.16 16:37 · Revised 2026.10.11 3:34
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