最近
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 最近
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
Kanji in this Word
最
12 strokes
Frequency: 82
JLPT N2
Grade 4
Meanings
utmost
most
extreme
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
サイ
シュ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
もっと.も
つま
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
も
近
6 strokes
Frequency: 194
JLPT N3
Grade 2
Meanings
near
early
akin
tantamount
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
キン
コン
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ちか.い
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
おう
おお
この
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