界かい隈わい

noun, noun, used as a suffix

neighborhood; vicinity; area

Refers to a geographical area or the area around a particular place. Often used in news or formal contexts.

• この界かい隈わいには美味おいしいラーメン屋やが多おおい。

  There are many good ramen shops in this neighborhood.

• 駅えき前まえ界かい隈わいは再さい開かい発はつが進すすんでいる。

  The area around the station is undergoing redevelopment.

noun, noun, used as a suffix

community; scene; fandom

Internet slang for a group of people sharing a common interest, hobby, or fandom. Often used as a suffix, e.g., 〇〇界隈.

See also: クラスター

• 最さい近きん、VTuber界かい隈わいが盛もり上あがっている。

  The VTuber community has been thriving lately.

• そのゲームの界かい隈わいでは有ゆう名めいなプレイヤーだ。

  He's a well-known player in that game's scene.