周しゅう辺へん国こく

noun

neighboring countries; surrounding countries

Refers to countries geographically adjacent to or surrounding a particular nation. Often used in political, economic, or security contexts.

• 日本にほんは周しゅう辺へん国こくとの関かん係けいを強きょう化かしている。

  Japan is strengthening relations with neighboring countries.

• その紛ふん争そうは周しゅう辺へん国こくにも影えい響きょうを及およぼした。

  The conflict affected surrounding countries as well.