English–Japanese

“nearest” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajimoyori

Example

最寄りの駅はどこですか？moyo ri no eki wa do ko de su ka

Where is the nearest station?

Illustration for 最寄り (nearest)

How to say “nearest” in Japanese

“Nearest” in Japanese is 最寄り (moyori).

Points to the closest place in relation to a specific location, especially one used as a practical landmark.

Full entry for 最寄り: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 最寄り

最寄りのコンビニで飲み物を買いました。moyo ri no ko n bi ni de no mi mono o ka i ma shi ta

I bought a drink at the nearest convenience store.

Tips for using 最寄り

  • A sign or announcement may use 最寄り駅 (moyorieki) to identify the closest station, making this word especially useful when discussing routes and access.

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