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.

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

CONTRAST WITH 内側(うちがわ):

  • 外側(そとがわ): outside, outer surface
  • 内側(うちがわ): inside, inner surface

COMMON PATTERNS:

  • 外側(そとがわ)から見(み)る: to look from outside
  • 外側(そとがわ)に向(む)く: to face outward
  • 外側(そとがわ)を掃除(そうじ)する: to clean the exterior
  • 外側(そとがわ)に塗(ぬ)る: to apply to the outside

SIMILAR WORDS:

  • 外(そと): outside (general)
  • 外部(がいぶ): exterior, external (more formal)
  • 表面(ひょうめん): surface
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Added 2026.1.16 16:37 · Revised 2026.1.28 19:41
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