近く
ちかく
chikaku
JLPT N5nounVocabularyLevel 1 - JLPT N5
Quick answer
近く (ちかく (chikaku)) means "Near". The reading is ちかく (chikaku). Audio pronunciation and kanji breakdown are below.
Meaning
Near
Also : Nearby · Close to · Vicinity
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Example Sentences
駅の近くに、美味しいラーメン屋があります。
えきのちかくに、おいしいらーめんやがあります。
Near the station, there is a delicious ramen restaurant.
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Last updated Jul 4, 2026
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