1The vicinity or area near a particular place; often used in the pattern "~の付近" to mean "near ~."
駅の付近に大きなスーパーができた。
A large supermarket has opened near the station.
この付近で事件があったと聞いた。
I heard there was an incident in this vicinity.
付近住民に配慮した対応をお願いします。
Please take measures that consider the local residents.
この付近は夜になると人通りが少なくなる。
This area has fewer pedestrians once night falls.