しゅうへん
Meanings
Noun
1. circumference; outskirts; environs; around; in the area of; in the vicinity of
2. (computer) peripheral
Kanji used
circumference
local area
Pitch accent
しゅ
うへん
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Composed of
Zhou dynasty (China, approx. 1046-256 BCE); Chou dynasty; perimeter; counter for laps or circuits
area; vicinity; side; edge; circumstances
Used in vocabulary (12 in total)
surrounding countries; neighboring countries; neighbouring countries
peripheral; peripheral device; accessory
surrounding environment; ambient surrounding; one's surroundings
Examples (6 in total)
Kate's father is near the house.
He explored the region around the South Pole.
The Arctic is the area around the North Pole.