1.
near oneself, close at hand, familiar
Something or someone that is physically or emotionally close to oneself; familiar or easily accessible.
身近に感じる。
To feel close/familiar.
身近な人に相談する。
To consult someone close to you.
身近な問題について考える。
Think about problems close to home.
スマートフォンは今では身近な道具になっている。
Smartphones have become familiar tools nowadays.
外国の文化が身近になったおかげで、世界のことをもっと知りたくなった。
Thanks to foreign cultures becoming more familiar, I've become more interested in learning about the world.
COMPOUND: 身 (body, oneself) + 近 (near)
Note: The reading is みぢか (not みじか), with the ぢ from rendaku.
USAGE PATTERNS:
- 身近な + Noun (familiar ~, nearby ~)
- 身近に (closely, familiarly)
- 身近に感じる (to feel close/familiar)
- 身近にある (to be close at hand)
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 身近な存在 (someone/something close to you)
- 身近な例 (familiar example)
- 身近な人 (someone close to you)