Translation guide
The area near or around a particular place. In Japanese, this is most commonly expressed with words like 近く (chikaku) or 辺り (atari), but the best choice depends on whether you're talking about a general neighborhood, the immediate surroundings, or a specific location's vicinity.
Expressing that something is in the general area around a place, not necessarily right next to it.
I live in the vicinity of the station.
Is there a convenience store in this vicinity?
Refers to a broader area or neighborhood. Often used when the exact location is vague or when describing the general atmosphere.
This vicinity is quiet, isn't it.
Let's meet in the vicinity of the station.
A slightly more formal term for 'vicinity' or 'neighborhood', often used in written language or announcements.
There was an incident in this vicinity.
Emphasizing that something is very close, in the immediate surroundings of a place.
Describing a location relative to a specific landmark or point, often with a sense of 'around there'.
近く is the most common and neutral. 辺り is more colloquial and implies a broader, less defined area. 付近 is formal and often used in written contexts or official announcements.
To say 'this vicinity' or 'that vicinity', combine with demonstratives: この近く (this vicinity), その辺り (that vicinity), etc. 辺り is especially common with この/その/あの.
駅周辺にはたくさんの店があります。
There are many shops in the vicinity of the station.
I took photos in the vicinity of Tokyo Tower.