1.
soon; in the near future; shortly; coming soon
Refers to an upcoming date or time in the near future. Often used in announcements and notices.
近日公開予定。
Coming soon.
近日中にお返事いたします。
I will reply within the next few days.
新商品は近日発売開始となりますので、もうしばらくお待ちください。
The new product will go on sale shortly, so please wait a little longer.
USAGE:
A somewhat formal word commonly seen in advertisements, movie trailers, and business communications. 近日中 (within the coming days) is a very common form that specifies a slightly more concrete timeframe.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 近日公開 (coming soon — for movies, websites)
- 近日発売 (on sale soon)
- 近日中 (within the next few days)
- 近日中に (shortly, soon)