1.
in the near future; within the next few days; shortly
Refers to a period in the very near future, typically within the next several days. Used when the exact date is not specified but the action or event is expected soon.
近日中にお知らせします。
We will notify you in the near future.
新しいウェブサイトが近日中に公開される予定です。
The new website is scheduled to be launched shortly.
修理が完了しましたので、近日中にお届けいたします。
The repair is complete, so we will deliver it to you within the next few days.
A formal time expression used in business correspondence, announcements, and official communications. Implies a period of roughly a few days to a week, though the exact timeframe is intentionally vague.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 近日中に発表する: to announce shortly
- 近日中に公開する: to release shortly
- 近日中に連絡する: to contact shortly
- 近日中に届く: to arrive within a few days
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 近々: soon; before long — slightly more conversational and can cover a longer timeframe
- 間もなく: shortly; any moment now — implies something more imminent, often minutes to hours
- そのうち: eventually; before long — casual and vague about timing
REGISTER:
Primarily used in formal and written contexts. In casual speech, 近々 or もうすぐ are more natural.