1.
near, close, nearby
Located at a short distance. Used for physical proximity or closeness in relationships or time.
近い is an i-adjective meaning "near" or "close"—used for distance, time, and relationships.
FORMS:
- Adverb/Noun: 近く (nearby; the vicinity)
- Negative: 近くない
- Past: 近かった
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COMPOUNDS:
ANTONYM:
遠い: far, distant
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See also:
遠い