Japanese

きんじょ
Meaning: neighborhood; vicinity
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

近
所

Example sentences

There is a delicious bakery in my neighborhood.
近所の本屋で欲しかった雑誌を買った。
I bought the magazine I wanted at the local bookstore.
近所に迷惑をかけてはいけません。
You must not cause trouble to the neighbors.
近所の子供がインターホンを何度も鳴らした。
The neighborhood kid rang the intercom many times.
近所のおじさんに挨拶した。
I greeted the man who lives nearby.
深夜に近所を歩き回る不審な男が目撃された。
A suspicious man was witnessed walking around the neighborhood late at night.
近所の人と金銭的なトラブルになった。
I had a financial dispute with a neighbor.
昨夜、近所の家に泥棒が入ったらしい。
Apparently, a thief broke into a neighbor's house last night.
近所の犬が夜中に吠えるので、よく眠れない。
The neighbor's dog barks in the middle of the night, so I can't sleep well.
近所の人は、その男の不審な行動を怪しんだ。
The neighbors were suspicious of the man's strange behavior.

Usage Notes

Refers to the area near one's home or a specific location.

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