How to say 'Surroundings' in Japanese | 周囲

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The Japanese word for Surroundings is 'Shuui', written as 周囲 in Japanese.'Surroundings' in hiragana is しゅうい.

word

周囲

Meaning

Surroundings

Reading

しゅうい

shuui

Kanji

周Circumference 囲Surround

Explanation

The Japanese noun '周囲 (しゅうい)' refers to the area or environment around something or someone. It can describe physical surroundings, such as the area around a building, or the social environment, such as the people around a person. For example: The surroundings are quiet「周囲は静かです」(しゅういはしずかです). He is aware of his surroundings「彼は周囲に気を配っている」(かれはしゅういにはきをくばっている). This word is often used in contexts where the focus is on the environment or the people around a subject.

Part Of Speech

noun

Kanji JLPT

Kanji Grade

Frequency

1483

Composition

kanji

Handwriting

Kanji in the Word 周囲

This word contains 2 kanji characters:

kanji

周

Meaning

Circumference

kanji

囲

Meaning

Surround

Words Related to 周囲 Through the Kanji 周

These 3 Words contain the Kanji 周 as well.

word

周り

Meaning

Surroundings

word

周辺

Meaning

Surroundings

word

一周

Meaning

Lap

Words Related to 周囲 Through the Kanji 囲

These 3 Words contain the Kanji 囲 as well.

word

範囲

Meaning

Range

word

雰囲気

Meaning

Atmosphere

word

囲む

Meaning

Surround

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What does 'Shuui' (周囲) mean?

'Shuui' means 'Surroundings' .

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