Japanese

ちかづく
Meaning: to approach; to get closer; to draw near
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Affirmative Negative
Present 近付く 近付かない
Polite 近付きます 近付きません
Past 近付いた 近付かなかった
Polite + Past 近付きました 近付きませんでした
Te-form 近付いて 近付かなくて
Potential 近付ける 近付けない
Passive 近付かれる 近付かれない
Causative 近付かせる 近付かせない
Causative + Passive 近付かされる 近付かされない
Imperative 近付け 近付くな

Handwriting

近
付
く

Example

The typhoon is approaching the main island.

Usage Notes

Used for physical distance, approaching a specific time or event, or becoming closer in a relationship or state.

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