Japanese

となり
Meaning: neighbor; next to; adjacent
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

隣

Example sentences

I spoke to the person in the next seat.
隣の部屋から声が聞こえる
I can hear voices from the next room.
この道は隣の町まで続いている。
This road continues to the next town.
隣の部屋から楽しそうな笑い声が聞こえてきた。
Cheerful laughter could be heard from the next room.
隣の部屋から赤ちゃんの声がする。
I hear a baby's voice from the next room.
この店は午後八時に閉まりますが、隣のコンビニは二十四時間開いています。
This shop closes at 8:00 p.m., but the convenience store next door is open 24 hours.
隣に住んでいるおばさんはとても親切だ。
The lady living next door is very kind.
隣のおっさんはとても親切だ。
The guy next door is very kind.
隣の人と挨拶をかわした。
I exchanged greetings with the neighbor.
隣の人に、旅行中の留守をお願いした。
I asked my neighbor to look after the house while I was traveling.

Usage Notes

Refers to things that are immediately adjacent or next to each other.

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