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How to Say ‘A nearby park’ in Japanese

近くの公園に

ちかくのこうえんに

💬 Usage Tip: Combine [近くの] and [公園] to specify location nearby.

🇯🇵 In Japan: Neighborhood parks are often well-maintained and serve as social hubs in communities.

Phrase Breakdown

近くのちかくの

nearby

A location or place that is close by.

Example

近くのお店に行きます。

I go to the nearby store.

公園こうえん

park

A public outdoor area in a town for recreation.

Example

公園で遊ぶ。

Play in the park.

to

Particle indicating destination or direction when used with movement verbs.

Example

車に乗る。

Get in the car.

Word-by-Word Breakdown

近くちかく

[chikaku]

nearby

Indicates a location that is close to a certain place.

Example

近くの公園に行く。

Going to the nearby park.

[no]

of

Indicates possession or relation.

Example

近くの公園

Nearby park

公園こうえん

[kouen]

park

A place for public recreation and enjoyment.

Example

近くの公園に行く。

Going to the nearby park.

[ni]

to

Indicates direction or destination.

Example

公園に行く。

Going to the park.

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