JLPT N3 Intermediate
近づく
to approach; to get closer
Readings
Other forms
近付く alternative kanji
近づきます polite form
近づいて te-form
近づいた past tense
1 Intransitive Verb
To approach" / "To get physically closer
Describes the action of physically narrowing the gap between the subject and a target.
2 Intransitive Verb
To get closer (in time or relationships)
Indicates that a specific time, season, or event is imminent, or that an emotional bond is deepening.
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