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neighborhood; neighbourhood; vicinity; environs; surrounding area; district
事故が起きた付近には警察官がいた。
There were police officers in the vicinity where the accident occurred.
駅の付近にはたくさんのレストランがある。
There are many restaurants near the station.
学校付近では車の速度を落としてください。
Please slow down near the school.