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あたり

noun; also あたり (当たり、周辺、辺り)

1. a hit, a success
2. the vicinity, the area around
3. per, each (distributive)
4. one's luck or fortune (colloquial)

Analysis. Several distinct words with the same sound: 当(あ)たり from 当たる 'to hit/be right'; 周辺 sense from 辺(へん) 'region'; 運 sense is colloquial fortune use.

Dictionary entry by Claude.

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