This is the 835th most frequent Japanese word.
周り
"周り" means "surroundings" or "around."
Here, '周り' refers to the surrounding area or perimeter of the garden.
庭の周りに花を植えました。
I planted flowers around the garden.
In this example, '周り' designates the people in the speaker's vicinity or social circle.
周りの人々はとても親切です。
The people around me are very kind.
Here, '周り' describes the scenery encompassing the speaker or the location being referred to.