Translation of Japanese word "近い" to English
近い
ちかい
[chikai]
IPA: /chikai/
Meaning
AdjectiveHaving little difference or distance in place, position, or abstractly; see also close to. At little distance; near in space or time.
How to use
近い (chikai) — 'near / close / nearby'. 駅に近い — close to the station. 近い将来 — near future. Antonym: 遠い (tooi).
🇬🇧 English
close / near
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 近い
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): ちかい
Romaji Transcription: chikai
Example Sentences
土いの友達は、毎日会います。
土いのともだちは、まいにちあいます。
The close friend meets every day.
土いい駅は、家から歩いて行くことができます。
土いいえきは、いえからあゆってゆくことができます。
The close station is within walking distance from home.
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What does the Japanese word "近い" mean?▼
The Japanese word "近い" means "close / near" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "近い"?▼
The word "近い" is read as "ちかい" (chikai). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "Refers to the closeness of an object or a place.".
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