Japanese

ちかく
Meaning: near; nearby; vicinity; nearly
Part of Speech: Noun, Adverb

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Example sentences

家の近くに大きな公園がある。
There is a large park near my house.
駅の近くで失くした鍵を探しています。
I am searching for the key I lost near the station.
すみません、この近くに駅はありますか?
Excuse me, is there a station near here?
椅子を机の近くに寄せた。
I brought the chair close to the desk.
夕方は、いつも近くの公園を散歩しています。
In the evening, I always take a walk in a nearby park.

Usage Notes

Used as a noun for 'vicinity' or an adverb meaning 'nearly' or 'soon'.

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