How to Say ‘Works outside’ in Japanese
外で作業しています
そとでさぎょうしています
💬 Usage Tip: Describes an activity happening outdoors, pronounced as (soto de sagyō shiteimasu).
🇯🇵 In Japan: Outdoor work often implies gardening or similar activities, culturally valued for health.
Phrase Breakdown
外で
作業しています
Word-by-Word Breakdown
外そと
[soto]
outside
Refers to the exterior or open air.
犬は外にいます。
The dog is outside.
でで
[de]
at; in
Indicates a location where an action takes place.
公園で遊びます。
I play at the park.
作業さぎょう
[sagyou]
work; task
Refers to a duty or activity one performs.
今日の作業は簡単です。
Today's work is easy.
しし
[shi]
do
Shows the action of performing something.
本を読んでいます。
I am reading a book.
てて
[te]
and
Used to connect continuous actions.
レポートを書いて、送ります。
I write and send the report.
いい
[i]
be
Part of the present continuous form.
電車を待っています。
I am waiting for the train.
ますます
[masu]
be doing
Shows something is currently ongoing.
映画を見ています。
I am watching a movie.
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