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周囲

JLPT N3 · Vocabulary

周囲 — “surroundings, circumference, environs”

周囲 (read しゅうい) means surroundings, circumference, environs. It appears on the JLPT N3 vocabulary list and is a noun.

Reading

しゅうい

Meaning

surroundings, circumference, environs

周囲 in a sentence

周囲しゅういの意見いけんを聞きく。

To listen to the opinions of those around you.

The kanji in 周囲

周surroundings, circumference
囲to surround, to enclose

Words that share a kanji with 周囲

周りまわり— surroundings, vicinity
周辺しゅうへん— surroundings, vicinity, environs
円周えんしゅう— circumference (of a circle)
囲むかこむ— to surround, to enclose
範囲はんい— range, scope, extent
雰囲気ふんいき— atmosphere, mood, ambiance

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