surroundings

IPA(Pronunciation)

Noun

plural plural-only

The area surrounding someone or something, together with the objects and circumstances in the vicinity; the environment or ambiance.

Japanese Meaning

ある人または物を取り巻く空間、環境、雰囲気など、周囲に存在する状況や状態全般を意味する。 / 周辺環境。ある対象の周りに広がる景観や状況、空間を指す。

She adjusted the furniture to make the surroundings more comfortable for her guests.

彼女は家具の配置を調整して、訪問客がくつろげるように周辺の環境をより快適にした。

Sense（1）

The area surrounding someone or something, together with the objects and circumstances in the vicinity; the environment or ambiance.

Sense（2）

(physics) All parts of the universe that are not within the thermodynamic system of interest.