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圏外
kengai
Description
「圏外」は、電波がとどかなくて、電話やネットが使えない場所のことをよく言います。
"圏外" often refers to places where there is no signal, so phones and the internet can't be used.
山の中や地下では、スマホが圏外になることがあります。
In mountains or underground, smartphones can sometimes be in "圏外".
Meanings
圏外kengai
out of signal range; no reception
この山はスマホが圏外です。
There is no cell phone signal on this mountain.
圏外kengai
outside a group or ranking; not included
今回の試験で私はトップ10の圏外だった。
I was outside the top 10 in this exam.
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Notes
- Etymology
圏 (sphere/range) + 外 (outside), literally "outside the range."
- Nuance
Very common for phone reception; 圏内 is the opposite (within range).
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