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付近
fukin
Description
「付近」は、ある場所のすぐ近くやまわりを指す言葉です。
"付近" refers to the area immediately around or near a certain place.
駅や事故のあった所など、場所の近くを説明するときによく使います。
It is often used to describe places near locations like stations or accident sites.
Meanings
付近fukin
vicinity; nearby area; neighborhood
駅の付近にコンビニがあります。
There is a convenience store near the station.
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Notes
- Etymology
付 (attach/nearby) + 近 (near) combine to mean the area close to a point.
- Nuance
付近 is slightly formal, common in announcements and news; 近く is more casual.
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