English–Japanese
“vicinity” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajifukin
Example
学校の付近には店が多いです。gak kō no fu kin ni wa mise ga ō i de su
There are many shops near the school.
How to say “vicinity” in Japanese
“Vicinity” in Japanese is 付近 (fukin).
Marks an area close to a particular place rather than the exact place itself.
Example sentences with 付近
図書館の付近では静かにしてください。to sho kan no fu kin de wa shizu ka ni shi te ku da sa i
Please be quiet near the library.
Tips for using 付近
- In everyday conversation, 近く (chikaku) usually sounds more natural than 付近 (fukin), which often appears in neutral or formal descriptions.