JLPT N4 · Japanese kanji
近 — near
- Reading
- キン・コン・ちか.い
- Meaning
- near; early; akin; tantamount
- JLPT level
- N4
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
近 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N4 level. Its primary reading is キン・コン・ちか.い and it means near; early; akin; tantamount. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
近 appears in everyday japanese words such as 手近 (near), 身近 (near oneself) and 近々 (nearness).
Japanese words containing 近
Frequently asked questions
What does 近 mean in Japanese?
近 means near; early; akin; tantamount in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N4 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 近 read?
近 is read キン・コン・ちか.い. Reading it inside real words — 手近 and 身近 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 近 — is it JLPT N4?
Yes. 近 is on the official JLPT N4 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 近 in a word?
A common word containing 近 is 手近 (てぢか) — "near". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 近 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 近 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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