そのあたり

expression

around there; that area; thereabouts

Refers to a place near the listener or a previously mentioned location. Often used when the exact spot is not specified.

• 駅えきはそのあたりにあります。

  The station is around there.

• そのあたりでよく買かい物ものをします。

  I often shop in that area.

expression

that point; that situation; those circumstances

Refers to a previously mentioned point in a conversation, story, or situation. Often used when summarizing or referring back.

• そのあたりの事じ情じょうはよくわかりません。

  I don't know much about that situation.

• そのあたりで話はなしが変かわってきた。

  The story changed around that point.