Meaning

Primary

Neighbor

Alternatives

Next To, Next Door Neighbor

Word Type

noun, の adjective

Explanation

The kanji and the word are exactly the same. That means they share meanings as well.

Reading

となり
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

Remember the movie "Tonari (となり) no Totoro"? That is the Tonari.

Context

Context Sentences

子育ては隣町でしてたんですが、子どもたちがみんな大きくなったので主人と私はこの町に越して来たんですよ。

We raised our children in a neighboring town, then my husband and I moved to this town after they grew up.

Kanji Composition