隣近所

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 隣近所, read となりきんじょ, pairs next door 隣 with nearby area 近所 to broaden the neighborhood scope.
• Basic usage: It collectively denotes nearby households or their residents, as in 隣近所に挨拶する.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Scope and context
  • It covers a wider neighborhood than one adjacent house 隣 and can refer to either the area or the people.