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.
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.
この部分の色を変えてください。
Please change the color of this area.
この部分が痛いです。
This area hurts.
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.
この地域は治安がいい。
This area has good public safety.
この地域の特産品です。
It's a local specialty of this area.
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.
この辺で待ち合わせしよう。
Let's meet around here.
この地域の人口は増えている。
The population of this area is increasing.
I live in this area.
この辺でおいしいラーメン屋を知っていますか？
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.
この辺りは昔、田んぼだった。
This area used to be rice fields.
Very casual and colloquial. Common in spoken Japanese among friends.
ここら辺でちょっと休もう。
Let's take a break around here.
More formal and often used in written contexts, such as documents, reports, or maps. Implies a specific point or location.
この箇所を修正してください。
Please correct this area.
Loanword from English, used in modern contexts like shopping malls, event spaces, or designated zones. Sounds slightly trendy or technical.
このエリアは禁煙です。
This area is non-smoking.
Refers to a larger region, like a prefecture or broader area. Often used in contrast to other regions.
この地方では雪がたくさん降ります。
It snows a lot in this area.