1.
within range; within the sphere; inside the area
Inside a defined boundary or zone, whether physical (signal range, commuting distance) or abstract (sphere of influence). Often used with a preceding noun to specify what kind of range.
Usage
圏内 is typically used with a preceding noun that specifies the type of range or zone: 通勤圏内 (commuting range), 首都圏内 (within the capital region), etc. It is also commonly used for mobile phone signal coverage.
Common collocations
- 通勤圏内 (within commuting distance)
- 首都圏内 (within the greater capital area)
- 圏内に入る (to come within range)
- 射程圏内 (within firing range)
- 勢力圏内 (within a sphere of influence)
Similar words
圏外 is the antonym, meaning outside the range or out of coverage. On mobile phones, 圏外 is the indicator shown when there is no signal.