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tonari

Description

「隣」は、すぐ横にある家や人、場所のことです。

"隣" refers to a house, person, or place right next to you.

友だちが隣にすわると、話しやすいですね。

It's easy to talk when a friend sits 隣 to you.

Meanings

tonari

the space or thing right next to something

わたしの隣にすわってください。

Please sit next to me.

tonari

the house or people next door; neighbor

隣の人はとても親切です。

The person next to me is very kind.

Related words

Notes

  • Nuance

    隣 means directly adjacent, while 近く just means nearby without touching.

  • Reading

    also read りん (rin) in compounds like 隣国 (ringoku).

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