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周囲

Perimeter

Meaning

Perimeter, Circumference, Surroundings, Environs

Word Type

noun, の adjective

Explanation

The circumference that surrounds us is the perimeter of the area. Do not cross it.

Reading

しゅうい

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

Context

Patterns of Use

Common Word Combinations

周囲を見わたす
to look across one's surroundings
周囲を見回す
to look around one's surroundings
周囲を囲む
to enclose the surrounding area
周囲にある
to be in the surrounding area
周囲にいる
to be in the surrounding area
周囲に広がる
to spread to the surrounding area
周囲の人々
the surrounding people
周囲の人間
people in the surrounding area
周囲の人
the surrounding people

Context Sentences

あの女性の周囲にはいつもヤクザ風の男がいる。

There are always yakuza-type men surrounding that lady.

コウイチは周囲の目を気にしながら黒いビルに入っていきました。

Koichi went into a black building, cautious of his surroundings.

周囲の人のこと、もうちょっと考えた方がいいんじゃない？

Maybe you should consider the people around you a little more?

Kanji Composition