Japanese Word · Intermediate
以ての外
absurdity
Pronunciation: [mo̞t̚te̞ no̞ ho̞ka̠]
Meaning
A word or expression meaning "absurdity".
Example
Example sentence using "以ての外".
I use the word "以ての外".
Practice tips
- Practice 以ての外 out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Japanese word is for intermediate-level learners.