Translation guide
How to refer to 'this area' in Japanese, depending on what kind of area you mean and the context.
Referring to the immediate vicinity or a general location near the speaker.
The most common and natural way to say 'this area' or 'around here'. Used for a general, not strictly defined area.
I live in this area.
Do you know a good ramen shop around here?
Slightly more formal or literary than この辺, but essentially the same meaning. Often used in written descriptions.
This area used to be rice fields.
Very casual and colloquial. Common in spoken Japanese among friends.
Let's take a break around here.
Pointing to a specific, often visible, area or section of something.
Used when referring to a specific part or section of an object, document, or place. More precise than この辺.
Please change the color of this area.
This area hurts.
More formal and often used in written contexts, such as documents, reports, or maps. Implies a specific point or location.
Please correct this area.
Loanword from English, used in modern contexts like shopping malls, event spaces, or designated zones. Sounds slightly trendy or technical.
This area is non-smoking.
Referring to a larger geographical area, such as a neighborhood, town, or region.
The standard word for a geographical area or region. Can be used for neighborhoods, districts, or larger zones.
This area has good public safety.
It's a local specialty of this area.
Refers to a larger region, like a prefecture or broader area. Often used in contrast to other regions.
Use この辺 for vague, immediate surroundings ('around here'). Use この地域 for a defined geographical area ('this district/region'). この部分 is for a specific part of something.
Let's meet around here.
The population of this area is increasing.
It snows a lot in this area.