noun, noun used as a suffix

  1. neighborhood, vicinity, environs, district.
  2. approaching. Obscure term.

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
付近 ふきん
附近 ふきん

Contained Kanji Breakdown

adhere, attach, refer to
つ.ける フ -づけ (4th, N3)
human radical (no. 9)
measurement, tenth of a shaku, a little
スン す みき (6th, N1)
near, early, akin
ちか.い キン コン (2nd, N4)
axe, 1.32 lb, catty
キン (8th, N1)