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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