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辺
Area, Vicinity, Around
あた (り), べ (be)
JLPT N2
Interesting Fact
The kanji 辺 appears in many place names and directions. Words like 周辺 (surroundings) and 海辺 (seaside) are commonly used in travel guides and everyday conversation.
Memory Trick
Imagine standing in the middle of a park and looking all around you. Everything surrounding you is your 'vicinity,' helping you remember 辺 means 'area' or 'around.'
Readings
Onyomi: ヘン (hen)
Kunyomi: あた (り), べ (be)
Example Words
周辺
しゅうへん (shuuhen)
Surroundings
海辺
うみべ (umibe)
Seaside
辺り
あたり (atari)
Nearby area
この辺
このへん (kono hen)
Around here
Example Sentence
この辺 に コンビニ は ありますか。
このへん に コンビニ は ありますか。
kono hen ni konbini wa arimasu ka
Is there a convenience store around here?