Moji Ninja近 — near
近 means “near”. It is a JLPT N4 kanji written with 7 strokes. On'yomi: キン (kin). Kun'yomi: ちか(い) (chikai). You'll see it in words such as 近い (chikai, “near; close”).
近
- Meaning
- near
- On'yomi
- キン (kin)
- Kun'yomi
- ちか(い) (chikai)
- Strokes
- 7
- Level
- JLPT N4 · set Opposites
How to remember 近
An axe (斤) lying on the road (辶) just a step away: near.
Parts: 辶 road · 斤 axe
Words with 近
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 近い | ちかい chikai kun | near; close |
| 近く | ちかく chikaku kun | near; neighbourhood |
| 近づく | ちかづく chikazuku kun | to approach; to draw near |
| 近づける | ちかづける chikazukeru kun | to bring near; to bring close |
Example sentences
- えきは近いです。
The station is close. - 近くにいてください。
Please stay close by. - クリスマスが近づいてきた。
Christmas is fast approaching.