What does 周り mean?
周り is a Japanese noun meaning “surroundings” in English. It can also be translated as “people around (you)” depending on context. It is written as 周り in kanji, まわり in hiragana, and mawari in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N4 vocabulary.
Example sentences
家の周りに花を植えました。
I planted flowers around the house.
周りの人に迷惑をかけないでください。
Please don't cause trouble for the people around you.