彼は祖国を離れ、外国で暮らすことに決めた。
He left his homeland and decided to live in a foreign country.
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I want to travel to a foreign country someday.
その国は外国との貿易によって発展した。
That country developed through trade with foreign countries.
彼らは外国製品の排斥運動を始めた
They started a movement to boycott foreign products.
外国の映画はいつも字幕で見ます。
I always watch foreign movies with subtitles.
江戸時代、将軍は外国から大君と呼ばれていた。
In the Edo period, the Shogun was called the Tycoon by foreign countries.
外交官は一日中、外国の使節団との接見応対に追われた。
The diplomat was busy all day receiving foreign delegations.
外国では入境問禁の心得が大切だ
When in a foreign country, it's important to learn about local customs and taboos.
Usage Notes
A general term for any country other than one's own.
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