近所付き合い
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Meanings
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neighborly relations; interaction with neighbors
Refers to the social interaction and relationship maintenance with people living nearby, often involving greetings, small talk, or community activities.
In cities, neighborly relations tend to become weak.
After moving, I plan to value interaction with my neighbors first.
Usage patterns
- 近所付き合いをするto maintain neighborly relations
Since moving, I've started keeping up neighborly relations.
- 近所付き合いが深いto have close relations with one's neighbors
In this area, people have close relations with their neighbors.
- 近所付き合いを避けるto avoid interacting with one's neighbors
He seems to avoid interacting with his neighbors.
- 近所付き合いを大切にするto value good relations with one's neighbors
In the countryside, many people value good relations with their neighbors.