周囲に

around

→ 周囲
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around Refers to the area or people surrounding someone or something. Depending on context, it can mean “in the vicinity” or “to those around.”
JA: 家の周囲に木が植えてあります。
EN: Trees are planted around the house.

周囲に他の象はいませんでした。

There were no other elephants around.

あいにく周囲に誰もいなかった。

Unfortunately, there was no one around.

その老人は彼の音楽で大勢の人々を周囲に集めた。

The old man drew a large crowd around him with his music.

周囲には誰も居なかった。

There was no one around.

いつも周囲に目を配っていよう

Always keep an eye on your surroundings.

— シカゴ (2002)