1.
interior; inside; internal part
The inner part of something; the inside.
2.
internal (organization)
Within an organization or group.
内部 refers to the inside of something, either physically or organizationally.
TWO MAIN USES:
1. Physical: interior, inside of an object/building
2. Organizational: within a company/group
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 内部構造: internal structure
- 内部告発: whistleblowing
- 内部監査: internal audit
- 内部情報: internal/insider information
- 内部犯行: inside job
PATTERNS:
OPPOSITE: 外部 (exterior, external, outside)
Related Words
Antonym:
外部 (exterior)