隣人
rinjin
Common
N2
noun
Translations
1.
neighbor
2.
neighbour
Notes
The term '隣人' is used to refer to someone who lives next door or nearby. It can be used in both urban and rural settings. In Japanese culture, maintaining a good relationship with one's neighbors is considered important.
Examples
隣人はとても親切です。
Rinjin wa totemo shinsetsu desu.
The neighbor is very kind.
隣人と仲良くしたい。
Rinjin to nakayoku shitai.
I want to get along with my neighbor.
隣人の犬がよく吠えます。
Rinjin no inu ga yoku hoemasu.
The neighbor's dog barks a lot.