周辺

しゅうへん

circumference, peripheral

Also:(computer) peripheral

What does 周辺 mean?

周辺 is a Japanese noun meaning circumference, peripheral in English. It can also be translated as (computer) peripheral depending on context. It is written as 周辺 in kanji, しゅうへん in hiragana, and shuuhen in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N2 vocabulary.

Example sentence

北極圏とは北極周辺の地域の事である。

The Arctic is the area round the North Pole.