What it means
以外 means “except” or “other than” and identifies something that is excluded from a statement or category. It normally follows a noun or noun-like expression and is often followed by particles such as は, に, or の. The expression can exclude one person or thing, or indicate that something different from the stated item is involved.
Usage note
以外 can be confused with 以外にない, which means “there is no choice other than” or “nothing but.” The meaning depends on the particles and predicate that follow it.
How to use it
私以外は全員会議に参加しました。
Everyone except me participated in the meeting.
私以外は全員会議に参加した。
Everyone except me participated in the meeting.
Example sentences
この申請書の内容は、本人以外の人には公開しないでください。
Please do not disclose the contents of this application form to anyone other than the person concerned.
週末は、家族以外の人と出かける予定はありません。
This weekend, I have no plans to go out with anyone other than my family.
現金以外の支払い方法では、この割引を