近(ちか)いうちに

ちかいうちに
adverb
in the near future, before long
time-general
1. in the near future, before long, soon
Indicates that something will happen relatively soon, though the exact timing is unspecified. Suggests a period of days to weeks rather than months.
近(ちか)いうちに会(あ)いましょう。
Let's meet up soon.
近(ちか)いうちに引(ひ)っ越(こ)す予定(よてい)です。
I'm planning to move in the near future.
この問題(もんだい)は近(ちか)いうちに解決(かいけつ)するだろうと思(おも)っている。
I think this problem will be resolved before long.

A common everyday expression for 'soon' or 'in the near future.' It is vaguer than giving a specific date but implies a relatively short timeframe.

Common patterns

  • 近(ちか)いうちにまた: again soon
  • 近(ちか)いうちに必(かなら)ず: definitely before long
  • 近(ちか)いうちにお伺(うかが)いします: I'll visit you soon (polite)

Usage

Often used in parting phrases or promises. When used casually, it can be a polite but noncommittal way of saying 'sometime soon' without fixing a date.

Similar words

  • もうすぐ: very soon, any minute now — implies even shorter timeframe
  • そのうち: sooner or later, one of these days — more vague and noncommittal
  • 間(ま)もなく: shortly, before long — slightly more formal; often used for announcements

Related Words

Synonym: 近々(ちかぢか) (more formal synonym for 'before long')
Compare: もうすぐ (very soon, any minute now)
Compare: そのうち (sooner or later, one of these days)
Compare: 間(ま)もなく (shortly, before long)
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Added 2026.3.27 14:35 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01
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