Neighborhood
Vicinity, Environs, Nearby, Locality
noun
If you attach things near you, they end up being in the same neighborhood as you. They're attached nearby so they can't go much further.
ふきん
This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You didn't learn this reading for 付 though, so here's a mnemonic to help you:
Your neighborhood is full of fools (ふ). Fools everywhere. You're probably one too, since you live nearby.
この付近に、コンビニはありますか？
Does this neighborhood have a convenience store?
付近には、外国人見物客もたくさんいました。
There were many foreign viewers nearby as well.
この付近に公衆便所はありますか。
Is there a public restroom in this neighborhood?