近い
ちかい
chikai
JLPT N5adjectiveVocabularyLevel 9 - JLPT N5
Quick answer
近い (ちかい (chikai)) means "Near". The reading is ちかい (chikai). Audio pronunciation and kanji breakdown are below.
Meaning
Near
Also : Close · Short (distance)
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Example Sentences
この木は近いです。
このきはちかいです。
This tree is near.
この木はとても近いです。
このきはとてもちかいです。
This tree is very near.
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Last updated Jul 4, 2026
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