以外の (igai-no): Other than; except
～以外の (igai-no)
Meaning
Other than; except
Formation and usage
N + 以外の + N
Notation: N = noun; V dictionary = dictionary-form verb; V stem = the stem before ます; plain clause = plain-form clause; negative stem = the form before ない. Follow the attachment shown above.
Explanation
以外の modifies a noun; 以外に is used adverbially or when adding something else.
Examples
会議以外の予定は入っていない。
I have no plans other than the meeting.
試験以外の予定は入っていない。
I have no plans other than the exam.
研修以外の予定は入っていない。
I have no plans other than the training session.
発表会以外の予定は入っていない。
I have no plans other than the presentation event.
面接以外の予定は入っていない。
I have no plans other than the interview.
How related patterns differ
さえ and すら give extreme examples; たりとも excludes even the smallest amount. はおろか denies a more basic case. どころか counters an expectation; どころではない leaves no room to act. のみ and にすぎない limit things with different emphasis.