試験が近いので、今は勉強に集中している。
Since the exam is near, I am focusing on my studies now.
Listen to pronunciation
Handwriting
Example sentences
My house is close to the station.
努力なしに成功するのは不可能に近い。
Succeeding without effort is near impossible.
駅から近いアパートに住んでいる。
I live in an apartment close to the station.
「最近忙しいの？」「まあね、プロジェクトの締め切りが近くてさ。」
'Are you busy lately?' 'Well, yeah, the project deadline is close.'
締め切りが近いので、急いで原稿を書き上げた。
The deadline was close, so I finished writing the manuscript in a hurry.
この駅は、家から二番目に近い駅です。
This station is the second closest station to my house.
駅に近い物件を探しています。
I am looking for a property close to the station.
新しいオフィスは駅から近くて便利だ。
The new office is close to the station and convenient.
この世の終末が近いと信じている人々もいる。
There are people who believe that the end of this world is near.
Usage Notes
Can refer to spatial, temporal, or psychological closeness.
Sottaku
About Sottaku
Sottaku is an app for learning Chinese, Japanese, Korean, English, Spanish, French, German, and Italian with a strong focus on SRS. It includes automatic flashcard creation for hundreds of thousands of words, grammar breakdowns in example sentences, language-specific study packs where available, adaptive quizzes, mobile apps, a browser extension, and community features. Give it a try now! All learning content is free with no limits on flashcards or study time.
Sottaku is built to match the habits of successful learners. By using Sottaku, you will naturally learn in the most efficient way possible, as proven by countless success stories in the language learning community.
Free Forever
Access all grammar guides, quizzes, and flashcards without paying a cent. Quality education should be accessible to everyone.
Smart SRS System
Our flashcard system uses the FSRS algorithm (also used in Anki) to optimize your review schedule and maximize retention.
Comprehensive Content
From hanzi, kana, hangul, and European vocabulary basics to grammar and reading practice where available, we have lessons for every level. Practice with quizzes tailored to your skill.
Community Chat
Ask level-appropriate questions and get help from the community. Learn together with fellow learners across all 8 supported languages.