noun, noun, used as a suffix, adverb
neighbourhood; vicinity; surroundings
Refers to the area around a place, or the general location. Often used with この, その, or a place name.
Is there a post office around here?
Let's meet near the station.
noun, used as a suffix, noun, adverb
Attaches to a time, amount, or number to mean 'approximately' or 'or thereabouts'. Usually written in kana.
Please come around three o'clock.
The cost is about ten thousand yen.
noun, used as a suffix, noun, adverb
Used to give an example or a tentative suggestion, often in the pattern ～あたり. Usually written in kana.
On my days off, I often go see a movie or something like that.
How about some tea or something?
A new café opened up around the station.
Let's leave sometime around 3 o'clock.
Someone like Tanaka would probably be a good choice for leader.
I heard a noise, so I looked around.