周り
まわり
mawari
JLPT N4nounVocabularyLevel 23 - JLPT N4

Quick answer

周り (まわり (mawari)) means "Around". It is a Japanese noun. Pronunciation, examples, and related kanji are on this page.

Meaning

Around

Also : Surrounding area · Circumference

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Example Sentences

円形の場所のまわりに人が立っている。

えんけいのばしょのまわりにひとがたっている。

People are standing around the circular area.

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Last updated Jul 4, 2026

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