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外部

gai-bu
external

このプロジェクトは外部の専門家に依頼しました

We outsourced this project to external experts.


general

Something or someone that is outside of a specific system, organization, or group.

外部からのアクセスを制限する

To restrict access from external sources.

外部の意見を取り入れる

To incorporate external opinions.

Often used in business, technology, and organizational contexts to refer to entities outside a company or system.

Collocations

外部からfrom outside外部の専門家external expert外部の影響external influence

Synonyms

外外側外部の

Antonyms

内部内側内部の

Related Phrases

外部からのアクセスphrase
external access
外部の影響を受けるphrase
to be influenced by external factors

Pro Tip

Common Usage

'外部' is often used in contrast to '内部' (internal) to describe things or people outside a specific context.

Gold Rule

Context Matters

The meaning of '外部' can vary depending on the context, such as technology, business, or general usage.

Word Origin

Composed of '外' (outside) and '部' (part or section), literally meaning 'outside part' or 'external section'.

Usage Notes

In technical contexts, it often refers to external systems, networks, or entities. In business, it can refer to external stakeholders or consultants.

Word Breakdown

外
outside
root
+
部
part or section
root
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