Translation of Japanese word "近所" to English
近所
きんじょ
[kinjo]
IPA: /kɪndʑo/
Meaning
NounThe residential area near one's home.
How to use
近所 (kinjo) — 'neighborhood / vicinity'. ご近所さん — neighbors. 近所迷惑 (kinjo meiwaku) — nuisance to the neighborhood.
🇬🇧 English
neighborhood
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 近所
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): きんじょ
Romaji Transcription: kinjo
Example Sentences
近所の公園は子供たちに人気です。
きんじょのこうえんはこどもたちににんきです。
The park in the neighborhood is popular with children.
近所の住民はみんな友達です。
きんじょのじゅうみんはみんなともだちです。
All the residents in the neighborhood are friends.
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Common phrases
- 近所に住む— to live nearby
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Frequency rank: #488 in Japanese
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Japanese word "近所" mean?▼
The Japanese word "近所" means "neighborhood" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "近所"?▼
The word "近所" is read as "きんじょ" (kinjo). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "Refers to the surrounding area where one lives.".
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