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“neighbor” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajirinjin

Example

隣人と話します。rin jin to hana shi ma su

I talk with my neighbor.

Illustration for 隣人 (neighbor)

How to say “neighbor” in Japanese

“Neighbor” in Japanese is 隣人 (rinjin).

Describes a nearby resident viewed in relation to one's own place of living.

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

Example sentences with 隣人

引っ越したので、隣人に挨拶しました。hi kko shi ta no de rin jin ni ai satsu shi ma shi ta

Since I moved in, I greeted my neighbor.

Tips for using 隣人

  • The formal tone of 隣人 (rinjin) contrasts with the more conversational 近所の人 (kinjo no hito), which means a person from the neighborhood.

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