いがい
Meanings
- Except
- besides
- other than
- with the exception of
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Explanation
いがい (以外) means “except for; besides; other than.” It marks what is not included within a group or comparison. It sets up a contrast between what is the focus and everything else. Use 以外 with nouns, na-adjectives, or phrases that you want to exclude from a statement. In more formal or broader contexts, you can use を除いて as a synonym for excluding items, often in more explicit lists or instructions.
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Example sentences
Nobody came except him.
Other than Japanese, the other subjects are difficult.
I practice every day except holidays.
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