近く

Nearness in location, time, or quantity.

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近い The original i-adjective form, meaning "close"

1 Noun, Adverb

Nearby" / "Vicinity

Describes a physical area or location situated a short distance away from a reference point.

Example

駅の近くに住んでいます。

I live near the station.

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2 Adverb

Nearly" / "Almost

Indicates that a quantity, number, or degree is approaching a specific limit or amount.

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3 Adverb

Soon" / "Shortly

Expresses a point in time that will arrive in the immediate future.

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近く

ちかく

Nearness in location, time, or quantity.

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