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いがい

Noun + 以外(は)Na-adjective + 以外(は)Verb (dictionary form) + 以外はNoun + を除いて(は)~以外の + Noun (to modify)

Meanings

  • Except
  • besides
  • other than
  • with the exception of

About this pattern

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

彼以外は誰も来なかった。

Nobody came except him.

日本語以外の科目は難しい。

Other than Japanese, the other subjects are difficult.

休日を除いて、毎日練習している。

I practice every day except holidays.