1.
outside the company; external
Refers to people, matters, or activities outside one's own company or organization. The opposite of 社内.
社外に漏らさないでください。
Please don't leak this outside the company.
社外取締役が二名選任された。
Two outside directors were appointed.
この情報は社外秘ですので、取り扱いには十分ご注意ください。
This information is confidential to the company, so please handle it with care.
USAGE:
A common business term used as a prefix or standalone noun. Pairs with 社内 (inside the company). Often modifies other nouns directly without の.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 社外秘 (company confidential)
- 社外取締役 (outside director)
- 社外の人 (someone outside the company)
- 社外向け (for external use)
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 社内: inside the company — the antonym
- 外部: external — a broader term not limited to companies