周囲

しゅうい

surroundings, circumference, environs

Also:circumference

What does 周囲 mean?

周囲 is a Japanese noun meaning surroundings, circumference, environs in English. It can also be translated as circumference depending on context. It is written as 周囲 in kanji, しゅうい in hiragana, and shuui in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N3 vocabulary.

Example sentences

生活のしかたを周囲の状況に合わせたらどうだい。

Why don't you adapt your way of life to circumstances?

この木は周囲3メートルある。

This tree measures three meters around.