海外
かいがい
JLPT N5 · vocab_basic
Meaning
overseas, abroad
Examples

海外旅行が好きです。

I like traveling abroad.

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📖 How to Use

「海外」means "overseas, abroad." Seeing it in full sentences helps you remember both meaning and grammar patterns.

⚠️ Teacher's Note — Common Mistakes

「海外」is read as「かいがい」— memorize it as a pair to avoid mistakes in もんだい1.

🎯 JLPT N5 — How It's Tested

もんだい1 & もんだい2

「海外」appears in vocabulary questions (choose the correct meaning) and context questions (choose the best word).

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 「海外」mean in Japanese?+
「海外」means "overseas, abroad". It is a JLPT N5 vocabulary word in the "vocab_basic" category.
How do you read 「海外」?+
「海外」is read as「かいがい」.
Is 「海外」on the JLPT N5?+
Yes, 「海外」is an official JLPT N5 word. Mastering all N5 vocabulary (~800 words) is essential for passing.
Can you give an example sentence using 「海外」?+
海外旅行が好きです。 — I like traveling abroad.

Practice 「海外」 with spaced repetition

海外 — JLPT N5 Vocabulary | Nihongo Pass