Keyword
local area
Info
FrequencyTop 400-500
Type
Kyōiku (4th grade) 
?
Shinjitai ?
KankenLevel 7
Heisig302
Old form邊
Readings
へん
(49%)
あた
(39%)
べ
(6%)
ぺん
(4%)
Composed of
katana
road
Used in vocabulary (188 in total)
(in the) neighbourhood; neighborhood; around; about; for instance; say
circumference; outskirts; environs; (computer) peripheral
this area; around here; this point; this much; this extent
Examples (200 in total)
The surroundings are completely enveloped in darkness.
He hurriedly looked around.
He opens the door and looks around.
Soon, a delicious smell wafted around.
The gloomy atmosphere that suddenly hung in the air was somehow scary.
The light leaks through the gaps between the fingers, illuminating the surroundings in blue.
This should have made the area around us quite safe.
Then, carefully observe the ground in the vicinity.
It means that there is someone else in the vicinity.
I am investigating the surroundings.
He looks around.
At the intense light and noise, screams go up all around at once.
I just got here too, so sit down around there.
Uhh, could you tell me a bit more about that?
Just leave it somewhere around there.
He's far better than your run-of-the-mill healer.
But you know, actually, I don't really remember much about that part.
It's awkward to just stand there, so let's sit down somewhere around here.
I look around to see if there are any other photos on display.
In that regard, I think you are similar to me.
I think my reason started to break down from around here.
The circumstances in this area had not been fully investigated.
From that expression, it seems they quite like this area.
From then on, the area around the venue became quiet, if anything.
A gentle silence filled the surroundings.
Silence enveloped the surroundings.
I think it's the best house in that area.
But I don't think many people come to that area, do they?
We haven't searched around there yet, have we?
Even after investigating the surroundings, no significant changes are found.
Ah, I knew it. It's gone really cold right here.
Shall we walk around here a little?
Well then, I'll be going.
This area has been my stomping ground since I was a kid.
Are there any abnormalities in the surroundings?
It is said that the waves in the surrounding area are calm, and there is no worry of a collision.
This area has become quite bustling, hasn't it.
It feels as if even the quality of the surrounding air has changed.
Things have been dangerous around there recently, so you should be careful.
Looking around, I found that it was the castle's garden.
Well, if we start arguing about that too, it'll turn into a war.
Oh well, I guess I'll just leave it lying around there.
Shall we stop by around the station?
This area used to be a haunt of thieves.
I will go scout the area.
The wreckage of the ship floating all around drove home the reality.
The trees around are withered and the air is heavy.
Well, shall we leave the chitchat at that?
The craftsmanship around here is very meticulous.
The two, who had been embracing and crying, raised their faces and looked around.
I wonder if it will be built around there.
The surroundings have many fields, and numerous fruits are waiting to be harvested.
Is everything okay around here now?
The soil around here is poor, so vegetables don't grow well.
A table had been set up around the middle of the shop floor.
Each time, sparks illuminate the surroundings.
All the symptoms occurred around Shibuya Station.
Just as we were about to make it through the mountain path, it suddenly got dark all around.
I could feel a strange atmosphere surrounding the area.
The point where two sides meet is called a vertex.
Let's leave the introduction at that and begin the presentation.
Genes design not only the physical body of an organism but also its surrounding environment.
Carefully examine the surroundings and confirm that there are no people around.
That's enough small talk for now!
An eerie stillness dominates the surroundings.
Silence fell again, and the surroundings were enveloped in stillness.
The area is filled with the scent of flowers.
The devastation around here is far beyond what could ever be conveyed in writing.
He turns around once on the spot and checks the surroundings.
As for that matter, I guess we have no choice but to think about it later.
We pitched a tent by the stream on a clear night and spent the night there.
I have gradually come to understand the ways of this area.
The next time my schedule opens up will probably be around Obon.
It's a bit messy, but just sit down somewhere around there.
I picked up a pretty shell on the beach.
A dead fish had washed up on the beach.
The streets around here are narrow, and the buildings are packed too closely together.
I will pass through this area again soon.
This area isn't exactly that prosperous, after all.
There are a lot of tennis courts around here.
Last night the power went out in this whole area.
The ground around here is soft.
A big whale washed up on the beach.
This area is our turf.
Can you sense the shadow of death hanging over this area?
There was no one about.
I saw nobody around.
He looked about.
He looked around, but he saw no one.
He stood up in the room and looked around.
She looked around.
I looked around, but saw nothing.
I looked around, but saw nobody.
Kate's father is near the house.
He lives somewhere around the park.
Did something fall down around there?
Is there anyone else around?
Let's have a tea break somewhere around there.
That's about it.
Strange things have happened around here.
Are there bears around here?
Are there any bears around here?
The scenery around here is very beautiful.
The air is pure around here.
I'm sorry. I don't know this area well.
It's dangerous to walk around here at night.
There is a lot of danger in walking around here at night.
He is acquainted with many people here.
There used to be a hotel around here.
The lake is deepest around here.
There used to be a big pond around here.
Are you from around here?
I grew up in that neighborhood.
I think it's around here.
That never happens around here.
I grew up around here.
I think it's somewhere around here.
Is there a hotel around here?
You don't live around here, do you?
Is there any place around here where I can rent a bicycle?
Are you familiar with this area?
I know this area quite well.
It's cold around here.
You've got to carry a gun in this area.
The river is very beautiful around here.
Don't show your face around here again.
I'm from around here, actually.
The river is deep here.
I often see him taking a walk in this neighborhood.
His house is somewhere around here.
People don't usually swim around here. The water's not too clean.
I can't find my key, but it has to be somewhere around here.
I lost my wallet somewhere around here.
Children around here don't have many opportunities to swim.
Is there a gift shop around here?
The river was shallow at that point.
Where's there a supermarket around here?
Is there a supermarket near here?
Is there a bank near here?
She looked all around.
Can I catch a taxi near here?
There aren't any restaurants around here.
There aren't any good restaurants around here.
Are there any good restaurants around here?
Did you see a brown wallet around here?
I lost my key around here.
There are a lot of places to see around here.
Is gas available in this neighborhood?
There are many wild animals around here.
In this country the average number of children per family fell from 2 to 1.5.
Is it OK to smoke around here?
Have you seen wolves around here?
There are a lot of wolves in this area.
What kind of animals live around here?
If you need me, I'll be somewhere around.
Don't stay around here.
It rarely snows in this area.
This town has two beaches.
The group is running on the beach.
People are playing near the beach.
We had our photo taken on the beach.
The children are building sand castles on the beach.
Children like playing on the beach.
They pitched their tent on the beach.
She stood on the beach with her hair waving in the wind.
We spent the afternoon fooling around on the beach.
The children on the beach are building a sand castle.
The sand on the beach was white.
I tanned myself on the beach.
Let's walk on the beach after dinner.
By the way, do you know a good restaurant around here?
The mountains in this part of the country are full of variety.
Noise is the most serious problem for those who live around the airports.
Police immediately sealed off the streets around the hotel as they searched for the bomb.
Is there anywhere around here where we can play tennis?
I traveled about Europe.
Are there any good malls around here?
There are many small restaurants and cafés in this area.
Watanabe is my family name.
At times, it snows even in April around here.
If Mary knew how to swim, she would go to the beach more often.
Today, I want to run on the beach.
We want to go to the beach in his car on Saturday.
In the summer, people go to the beach.
He likes to go to the beach now and then.
She has a cottage by the sea.
I'm spending my holiday on the beach.
What time of year do you usually like to spend time on the beach?
The air by the sea is pure and healthy.
The beach is an ideal place for children to play.
Driving along the coast is wonderful.
It is true Wendy grew up at the seaside, but she isn't a good swimmer.
We had a good time at the beach yesterday.
We enjoyed ourselves at the seaside.
He is a waiter in a seaside restaurant.
Is there a place where I can charge my cellphone around here?
This neighborhood is a good place to raise children.
There used to be lots of fireflies around here.
Tom isn't from around here, is he?
Tom grew up around here.