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Base noun form. Used to indicate adjacency or proximity, often followed by 『の』 (no, possessive) to modify another noun, e.g., 『隣の家』 (tonari no ie, 'house next door').
Theme
Two neighbors, Ken and User, are chatting outside their apartments about the new person who moved in recently.
隣
となり
next to / next door to
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Memory Hook
Imagine a neighbor living right next door. 'Neighbor' sounds like 'neigh-bor' — think of the 'neigh' part as 『隣』 (tonari, 'next to'), your neighbor is next to you!
Cultural Note
In Japan, 『隣』 (tonari, 'next to') is often used to refer to neighbors or adjacent spaces, reflecting the close-knit community culture. It's common to greet your 『隣の人』 (tonari no hito, 'person next door') politely.
Forms
Base: 隣Base noun form. Used to indicate adjacency or proximity, often followed by 『の』 (no, possessive) to modify another noun, e.g., 『隣の家』 (tonari no ie, 'house next door').