This site will be taken down March 31st, 2026.

This was not an easy decision to make. For the last couple years, I have been struggling to find motivation for this site and to keep up with basic maintenance and security updates. With the rise of AI and more sophisticated tools, the usefulness of sites like this is questionable and traffic has nose-dived. I just don't have it in me to keep doing this. Thank you all for 10 years of support!

Zach

外面

Readings

Kana: がいめん、そとづら、げめん
Romaji: gaimen, sotozura, gemen
Kana
Romaji

Definitions

1

outer surface; outward appearance; outside; exterior

2

outside; outer; outward; exterior; external

Kanji

Readings: ガイ、 ゲ、 そと、 ほか、 はず.す、 はず.れる、 と-
Meaning: outside
Readings: メン、 ベン、 おも、 おもて、 つら
Meanings: mask, face, features, surface

Example Sentence

内面(ないめん)欠点(けってん)はきっと外面(がいめん)(あらわ)れるものだ。
➥The inside defects never fail to express themselves outwardly.
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