隣 (Tonari) is a Japanese adjectival noun meaning “next (to), adjoining, adjacent, house next door”.
Meanings
- adjectival noun, nounnext (to); adjoining; adjacent
- noun, adjectival nounhouse next door; neighbouring house; next-door neighbour; next-door neighbor
Examples
彼は彼女の隣に座った。
He sat next to her.
隣の部屋では会議中です。
There is a conference going on in the next room.
隣に座っても良いですか。
May I sit next to you?
Sentences from Tatoeba (CC BY 2.0 FR).