周囲しゅうい (shuui)

surroundings,circumference,environs

  • JLPT N3
  • noun
  • Pitch 1
  • #2153 most frequent
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Meaning

周囲 (しゅうい, shuui) is a JLPT N3 noun meaning “surroundings,circumference,environs”.

Kanji in this word

Example sentences 12

大声おおごえはなすと 周囲しゅういひと迷惑めいわくですよ。

If you speak loudly, you will disturb people around you.

"必ず周囲の安全を確認してからプレイしてください。"

Certainly, please play after making sure of the safety of your surroundings.

彼女は周囲の人の批判をものともせず、自分の信じる道を進んだ。

Ignoring criticism from the people around her, she proceeded on the path she believed in.

彼はその恋を自身の最後の恋と感じて、周囲の警告をよそにのめり込んでいった。

Feeling that it would be his last chance for love, he ignored the warnings of those around him, and allowed himself to get deeply involved.