Japanese

まわり
Meaning: circumference; surroundings; neighborhood; vicinity
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

周
り

Example sentences

You should think not only about yourself, but also about the feelings of the people around you.
周りの助けがあって、プロジェクトを無事に終えることができました。
With the help of those around me, I was able to finish the project successfully.
地球は太陽の周りを回っている。
The Earth revolves around the sun.
二人は周りに聞こえないように小声で話していた。
The two were talking in low voices so those around them wouldn't hear.
彼女の愛らしい笑顔は、周りの人々を幸せにする。
Her lovely smile makes the people around her happy.
彼は周りの迷惑も考えず、好き勝手に振る舞っている。
He is acting just as he pleases, without any regard for those around him.
彼は建物の周りをぐるりと一周した。
He walked all the way around the building.
彼女はいつも陽気で、周りの人を笑顔にする。
She is always cheerful and makes the people around her smile.
彼女はいつも周りの人に気を使っている。
She is always considerate of the people around her.
怪しい男が家の周りをうろついている。
A suspicious man is loitering around the house.

Usage Notes

Can refer to physical surroundings or the people in one's social circle.

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