noun, noun used as a suffix, adverb

  1. (in the) neighborhood, neighborhood, vicinity, nearby, surroundings.
  2. around, about, or thereabouts. Usually written with kana alone.
  3. for instance, say, such as. Usually written with kana alone.

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
 
辺り あたり

Contained Kanji Breakdown

environs, boundary, border
ヘン あた.り -べ (4th, N2)
sword, saber, knife
かたな トウ ち (2nd, N1)