Japanese word

近隣

Pronunciation

Romajikinrin

Meaning

  • nounneighborhood

Example

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.

Illustration for 近隣 (neighborhood)

More examples

近隣との交流を深めるため、地域の行事に参加しています。kin rin to no kō ryū o fuka me ru ta me chi iki no gyō ji ni san ka shi te i ma su

I participate in local events to strengthen ties with the neighborhood.

Core concept

Describes nearby places viewed together as the surrounding area of a particular location.

Common phrases

  • 近隣地域kin rin chi iki

    surrounding area

  • 近隣住民kin rin jū min

    local residents

  • 近隣諸国kin rin sho koku

    neighboring countries

Similar words

近所kinjo: The area near a person's home or another familiar place.
周辺shūhen: The area surrounding a particular place or point.
地域chiiki: A distinct area considered as a local community or geographical unit.

Definition in Japanese

特定の場所を取り巻く、近くの地域や場所。toku tei no ba sho o to ri ma ku chika ku no chi iki ya ba sho

Word origin

The noun 近隣 (kinrin) is made from 近 (kin, "near") and 隣 (rin, "next to"), so its parts point to places situated close by.

Usage tips

  • In everyday conversation, 近所 (kinjo) is usually more natural than 近隣 (kinrin), while 近隣 suits formal descriptions of local areas.

Other meanings

  • vicinitynoun

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