(ないぶ)

ないぶ
noun
interior; inside
1. interior; inside; internal part
The inner part of something; the inside.
To look at the interior of the car.
The inside of this box is spacious.
To tour the interior of the building.
The inside of the cave was dark and nothing could be seen.
The interior of this old temple is decorated with beautiful wall paintings.
2. internal (organization)
Within an organization or group.
It's an internal company matter.
Only people on the inside would understand.
Internal company information leaked.
To advance reform from within.
Opinions are divided within the organization, and they can't seem to settle on a policy.

内部(ないぶ) 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:

PATTERNS:

  • 内部(ないぶ)から: from within
  • 内部(ないぶ): inside, within
  • 内部(ないぶ): internal (modifying)

OPPOSITE: 外部(がいぶ) (exterior, external, outside)

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