English–Japanese

“surroundings” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajishūi

Example

学校の周囲に木があります。gak kō no shū i ni ki ga a ri ma su

There are trees around the school.

Illustration for 周囲 (surroundings)

How to say “surroundings” in Japanese

“Surroundings” in Japanese is 周囲 (shūi).

Describes what surrounds a person, place, or thing and forms its immediate setting.

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

Example sentences with 周囲

駅の周囲には新しい店が増えています。eki no shū i ni wa atara shi i mise ga fu e te i ma su

More new stores are opening around the station.

Tips for using 周囲

  • 周囲 (shūi) often appears in formal descriptions and announcements, while まわり (mawari) is more common in relaxed conversation.

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