noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', noun
adjoining; next to each other
Describes physical adjacency of two things, often used with ～になる or ～の.
私の家は公園と隣り合わせだ。
My house is next to the park.
隣り合わせの席に座った。
We sat in adjoining seats.
noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', noun
close proximity; constantly exposed to
Abstract use: being in a situation where something (often danger or risk) is always nearby. Common in phrases like 危険と隣り合わせ.
この仕事は常に危険と隣り合わせだ。
This job is constantly exposed to danger.
成功と失敗は隣り合わせだ。
Success and failure are in close proximity.