English–Japanese
“neighborhood” in Japanese
How to say “neighborhood” in Japanese
“Neighborhood” in Japanese is 近所 (kinjo).
Refers to the local area surrounding a particular home, building, or place.
Example sentences with 近所
近所に新しいパン屋ができました。kin jo ni atara shi i pa n ya ga de ki ma shi ta
A new bakery opened in my neighborhood.
Tips for using 近所
- In everyday conversation, 近所の店 (kinjo no mise) describes a nearby shop and is a common way to talk about places close to home.
Other Japanese words for “neighborhood”
町内でお祭りがあります。chō nai de o matsu ri ga a ri ma su
There is a festival in the neighborhood.
この界隈は静かです。ko no kai wai wa shizu ka de su
This neighborhood is quiet.
駅の近辺には店が多いです。eki no kin pen ni wa mise ga ō i de su
There are many stores near the station.
近隣に新しい図書館ができました。kin rin ni atara shi i to sho kan ga de ki ma shi ta
A new library opened in the neighborhood.