VocabJLPT N3
area
Noun

Definitions

  1. 1. area
  2. 2. vicinity
  3. 3. side
  4. 4. circumstances
This noun refers to an area, vicinity, or neighborhood around a certain place. It is commonly used in conversation to indicate a general location, similar to saying "around here" or "in this area" in English.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

"Stay away from this area — it's dangerous," he said.

Sentence 2

I can't believe I got lost around here!

Sentence 3

I dropped my key somewhere around here!

Sentence 4

Come on, let's sit down around here and take a break.

Sentence 5

No way, there was a place like that around here?!