となり

tonari
Common N5 noun

Translations

1. next to
2. neighbor

Notes

The word '隣' is often used to describe physical proximity, such as being next to something or someone. It can also refer to neighboring areas or people.

Examples

私のとなりに座ってください。

Watashi no tonari ni suwatte kudasai.

Please sit next to me.

となりの家はとても大きいです。

Tonari no ie wa totemo ookii desu.

The house next door is very large.

彼はとなりのクラスにいます。

Kare wa tonari no kurasu ni imasu.

He is in the class next door.