1.
surroundings, vicinity
The area or people around someone or something.
周囲の人に迷惑をかけないように。
Be careful not to trouble the people around you.
周囲を見渡すと、誰もいなかった。
When I looked around, no one was there.
周囲の反対を押し切って、彼女は自分の夢を追いかけることにした。両親も最終的には応援してくれた。
Overcoming the opposition of those around her, she decided to pursue her dream. Her parents eventually supported her too.
2.
circumference, perimeter
The distance around the edge of something.
公園の周囲を走る。
To run around the park.
この湖の周囲は10キロだ。
The circumference of this lake is 10 kilometers.
地球の周囲は約4万キロメートルで、赤道に沿って測った場合の数字である。
The circumference of the Earth is about 40,000 kilometers, measured along the equator.
周囲 refers to surroundings (people or environment) or physical circumference.
MEANING 1 - SURROUNDINGS:
- 周囲の人 (people around [someone])
- 周囲の環境 (surrounding environment)
- 周囲に気を配る (to be mindful of one's surroundings)
- 周囲の目 (others' eyes, public scrutiny)
MEANING 2 - CIRCUMFERENCE:
- 周囲○○メートル (circumference of XX meters)
- 腹周り / ウエスト周囲 (waist circumference)
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 周囲: surroundings (physical or social)
- 周り: around, vicinity (more casual)
- 近所: neighborhood (residential area)
- 環境: environment (broader concept)