NichiDict

法外

ほうがい
[hougai]

Meanings

1.Adj-naNoun

exorbitant; outrageous; ridiculous; absurd; excessive; inordinate; extravagant; immoderate

Examples

このタクシー代は法外だ。

This taxi fare is exorbitant.

労働組合は会社の法外な要求を拒否した。

The labor union rejected the company's outrageous demands.

彼は裁判で法外に高い賠償金を取られた。

He was charged an absurdly high amount in compensation during the trial.