No. 925 in Japanese
近所
Neighborhood.
In a sentence
近所の公園で散歩をしました。
I took a walk in the neighborhood park.
Used to describe something existing in the surrounding area of one's home, indicating proximity and residential association.
近所の人々と仲良くしましょう。
Let's get along with the neighbors.
Refers to the inhabitants or people living near one's home.
最近、近所で新しいカフェがオープンしました。
Recently, a new café opened in the neighborhood.
Denotes activities or developments happening in the vicinity, often related to communal or local places.
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