Translation of Japanese word "隣人" to English
隣人
りんじん
[rinjin]
IPA: /niɲɕiɴ/
Meaning
NounUS standard spelling of neighbour.
How to use
隣人 (rinjin) — 'neighbor / neighboring person'. Also: 隣の人 (tonari no hito). 隣国 (ringoku) — neighboring country.
🇬🇧 English
neighbor
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 隣人
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): りんじん
Romaji Transcription: rinjin
Example Sentences
隣人は親切です。
りんじんはしきです。
My neighbor is kind.
隣人は友達です。
りんじんはともだちです。
My neighbor is a friend.
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Common phrases
- 隣人の騒音— neighbor's noise
- 隣人と挨拶する— greet neighbor
- 優しい隣人— friendly neighbor
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Frequency rank: #477 in Japanese
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Japanese word "隣人" mean?▼
The Japanese word "隣人" means "neighbor" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "隣人"?▼
The word "隣人" is read as "りんじん" (rinjin). 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: "The person living next door.".
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