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Freq #348
1

Common noun; Nouns which may take the genitive case particle 'no'; Adverb (fukushi)

near; neighbourhood; neighborhood; vicinity

Examples
彼女は風呂付きの部屋を探していたのだが、この近くで見つけた。
She was looking for a room with a bath, and found one near here.
2

Noun, used as a suffix

nearly (e.g. "it took nearly one year"); close to

Examples
7時近くだ。学校へ行かなくては。
It is close to seven o'clock. We have to go to school.
3

Adverb (fukushi)

shortly; soon

Examples
国会は近く解散するだろう。
The Diet will soon be dissolved.
づく付くかづかず (付く)IntransitiveGodan verbFreq #365
1

to approach; to draw near; to get close

Examples
クリスマスが近づいてきた。
Christmas is fast approaching.
2

to get acquainted with; to get closer to; to get to know

いきん~の Adj.Freq #378
1

Common noun; Adverb (fukushi)

recently; lately; these days; nowadays; right now

Examples
最近、彼のうわさを耳にしていない。
We haven't heard of him lately.
2

nearest; closest

~い Adj.Freq #382
1

near; close; short (distance)

Examples
クリスマスが近くなってきた。
Christmas is fast approaching.
2

close (in time); soon

3

close (relationship); friendly; intimate

4

closely related

5

similar; almost the same; close to; nearly

寄るよるかよIntransitiveGodan verbFreq #2549
1

to approach; to draw near

Examples
彼は彼女に近寄って握手をした。
He went up to her and they shook hands.
んじょNoun~の Adj.Freq #2713
1

neighbourhood; neighborhood; vicinity

Examples
彼が近所に越してきた。
He moved into my neighborhood.
NounNoun suffixFreq #2725
1

neighborhood; neighbourhood; vicinity; environs; surrounding area; district

Examples
この付近はモダンな建物が多い。
There are many modern buildings around here.
ぢかNoun~な Adj.Freq #3002
1

near oneself; close to one; familiar

Examples
そもそも事故の大半は熱帯雨林ではなく、身近な場所でおこるのである。
Most accidents, after all, happen around the corner, not in the rainforest.
っきんNounIntransitive~する VerbFreq #3584
1

getting closer; drawing nearer; approaching

Examples
飛行機はニューヨークに接近している。
The plane is approaching New York.
2

being not much different; being near (age, skill, etc.)

3

becoming close (i.e. friendly); becoming intimate

ぢかNoun~な Adj.Freq #3864
1

near; close (to); nearby

2

(drawing) near; approaching; almost here; just around the corner

Examples
この建物は完成間近だ。
This building is near completion.
づける付けるかづけTransitiveIchidan verbFreq #2794
1

to bring near; to bring close; to let go near

Examples
いすをもっと机に近づけなさい。
Move the chair nearer to the desk.
2

to associate with; to bring (people) together; to let come near (of a person)

ごろごろAdverbFreq #7069
1

Common noun; Nouns which may take the genitive case particle 'no'

lately; recently; nowadays

Examples
近頃は旅行は楽だ。
Travelling is easy these days.
近ごろ彼女から便りがない。
I have not heard from her recently.
2

Dated term

terribly; awfully; extremely

んねんNounAdverbFreq #8062
1

recent years

Examples
アジア諸国からの輸入品は近年増大している。
The imports from Asian countries have expanded recently.
っきんNounFreq #8838
1

close aide (of a powerful person); close associate; entourage; attendant; retainer

Examples
その独裁者は側近たち全員の絶対的な忠誠を受けた。
The dictator had the absolute loyalty of all his aides.
のえNounFreq #9127
1

Imperial Guards

んりんNoun~の Adj.Freq #9227
1

neighbourhood; neighborhood; vicinity

Examples
近隣の家は壊れたが、自宅は少しの修繕費ですんだ。
The neighbouring house was destroyed, but mine survived just a bit of cost for repair.
ぢかじか~な Adj.Freq #9715
1

Nouns which may take the genitive case particle 'no'

near; close by; within reach; handy

Examples
いつも手近に辞書を持っていなさい。
Always have your dictionary near at hand.
2

familiar

ぢかんきんFreq #10539
1

Adverb (fukushi)

soon; before long; shortly; in the near future

Examples
彼の秘密は近々あばかれるだろう。
His secret will be disclosed soon.
2

ちかぢか only; Adverb taking the 'to' particle

close (by); near; nearby

しい親しいかし~い Adj.Freq #11336
1

intimate; close

んぺんNounFreq #11848
1

neighbourhood; neighborhood; vicinity

Examples
この近辺で、美味しい郷土料理を食べさせてくれるお店はありますか。
Is there a restaurant around here that serves local delicacies?
んせつNounIntransitive~する VerbFreq #12520
1

proximity; nearness; being nearby; being adjacent

Examples
AへはBから近接ことができる。
Access to A is available from B.
2

approaching; drawing near; coming close

みちNounIntransitive~する VerbFreq #12531
1

shorter way; shortcut

Examples
学校への近道だよ。
It's a shortcut to the school.
んだいNounFreq #14110
1

present day; modern times; recent times

Examples
トムには近代絵画の鑑賞能力がある。
Tom appreciates modern art.
2

Historical term

early modern period (in Japan, usu. from the Meiji Restoration until the end of World War II)

んきんかんNounFreq #15433
1

affinity; feeling of closeness (with someone); feeling of kinship

Examples
いやいや、結構結構。下の名前で呼び合うのは親近感がわいてよろしいことだ。
Not at all, that's perfectly fine. Calling each other by one's given name is a good thing; it produces a feeling of fellowship.