接近 | Japanese meaning

接近【せっきん】

Frequency rank: 2,994.

Alsoせっきん

noun (common) (futsuumeishi); noun or participle which takes the aux. verb suru; intransitive verb

getting closer; drawing nearer; approaching

This meaning refers to the physical or metaphorical act of moving closer to something or someone. It can be used in contexts involving distance, time, or goals.

He approached the location before the meeting started.

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

This usage pertains to comparability, indicating that two or more entities are similar in characteristics such as age, skill level, or other attributes.

She and I are close in age.

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

This meaning concerns the development of a personal relationship, where intimacy or friendship grows stronger over time.

I have become closer to him recently.

Example sentences18 results

They announced that a storm was coming.

Tatoeba

The plane is approaching New York.

Tatoeba

国語辞典Japanese definitions

接近【せっきん】

Frequency rank: 2,994.

Alsoせっきん

noun (common) (futsuumeishi); noun or participle which takes the aux. verb suru; intransitive verb

getting closer; drawing nearer; approaching

This meaning refers to the physical or metaphorical act of moving closer to something or someone. It can be used in contexts involving distance, time, or goals.

He approached the location before the meeting started.

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

This usage pertains to comparability, indicating that two or more entities are similar in characteristics such as age, skill level, or other attributes.

She and I are close in age.

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

This meaning concerns the development of a personal relationship, where intimacy or friendship grows stronger over time.

I have become closer to him recently.

Example sentences18 results

They announced that a storm was coming.

Tatoeba

The plane is approaching New York.

Tatoeba

国語辞典Japanese definitions

接

N25

意touch; contact; adjoin; piece together

訓つ.ぐ

音セツ、ショウ

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近

N42

意near; early; akin; tantamount

訓ちか.い

音キン、コン

名おう、おお、この

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接近【せっきん】

Frequency rank: 2,994.

Alsoせっきん

noun (common) (futsuumeishi); noun or participle which takes the aux. verb suru; intransitive verb

getting closer; drawing nearer; approaching

This meaning refers to the physical or metaphorical act of moving closer to something or someone. It can be used in contexts involving distance, time, or goals.

He approached the location before the meeting started.

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

This usage pertains to comparability, indicating that two or more entities are similar in characteristics such as age, skill level, or other attributes.

She and I are close in age.

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

This meaning concerns the development of a personal relationship, where intimacy or friendship grows stronger over time.

I have become closer to him recently.

Example sentences18 results

They announced that a storm was coming.

Tatoeba

The plane is approaching New York.

Tatoeba

国語辞典Japanese definitions

接近【せっきん】

Frequency rank: 2,994.

Alsoせっきん

noun (common) (futsuumeishi); noun or participle which takes the aux. verb suru; intransitive verb

getting closer; drawing nearer; approaching

This meaning refers to the physical or metaphorical act of moving closer to something or someone. It can be used in contexts involving distance, time, or goals.

He approached the location before the meeting started.

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

This usage pertains to comparability, indicating that two or more entities are similar in characteristics such as age, skill level, or other attributes.