How to Say ‘Because we’re neighbors.’ in Japanese
ご近所ですからね。
go kinjo desu kara ne
[goh keen-joh dess kah-rah neh]
💬 Usage Tip: [ご近所] is polite “neighbors/nearby.” [ですからね] = “since…, you know…” This phrase is a friendly bridge: “We’re neighbors, so…” (implying “let’s be considerate”).
🇯🇵 In Japan: Framing it as “we’re neighbors” emphasizes long-term relationship and harmony. It’s a classic Japanese way to soften a complaint like “your music is loud” without saying it too directly.
Phrase Breakdown
ご
go
[goh]
polite prefix (adds respect)
Honorific prefix added to certain nouns to sound polite. Here it makes 近所 → ご近所 (polite “neighborhood/neighbor”).
ご近所ですからね。いつでも言ってください。
Since we’re neighbors, you know. Please tell me anytime.
近所
kinjo
[keen-joh]
neighborhood; neighbor area
Refers to the surrounding area/people nearby. In this topic it relates to neighbor relationships and considerate communication.
ご近所ですからね。いつでも言ってください。
Since we’re neighbors, you know. Please tell me anytime.
です
desu
[dess]
is/are (polite copula)
Polite “is/are.” In ご近所です it means “(we) are neighbors / (this is) the neighborhood.”
私たち、ご近所です。いつでも言ってください。
We’re neighbors. Please tell me anytime.
から
kara
[kah-rah]
because; so; therefore
Marks the reason: ご近所ですから = “because/since we’re neighbors.” Often used to make a request feel natural and friendly.
ご近所ですから、気になったら言ってください。
Since we’re neighbors, please tell me if it bothers you.
ね
ne
[neh]
right?; you know; (sentence-ending particle)
Softens the statement and invites agreement, like “you know/right?” Good for keeping a friendly tone.
ご近所ですからね。いつでも言ってください。
Since we’re neighbors, you know. Please tell me anytime.
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