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近所
kinjo
Description
「近所」は、自分の家の近くの場所や、そこに住む人たちのことです。
"近所" refers to places near one's home and the people living there.
買い物や散歩など、毎日の生活でよく使う言葉です。
It is a word often used in daily life for shopping, walking, and so on.
Meanings
近所kinjo
the neighborhood; nearby area
近所に新しい店ができました。
A new store opened in the neighborhood.
近所kinjo
neighbors; people living nearby
近所の人とよく話します。
I often talk with neighbors.
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Notes
- Etymology
近 (near) + 所 (place), literally 'nearby place'.
- Nuance
ご近所 adds politeness, often used for neighbors you interact with.
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