- near; neighbourhood; neighborhood; vicinitysee also
- nearly (e.g. "it took nearly one year"); close to
- shortly; soon
noun (common) (futsuumeishi); nouns which may take the genitive case particle 'no'; adverb (fukushi)
noun, used as a suffix
adverb (fukushi)
Generated definitions (experimental)
- near; neighbourhood; neighborhood; vicinity
- nearly (e.g. "it took nearly one year"); close to
- shortly; soon
This word is used to describe locations that are close by or in the surrounding area.
This meaning is used to indicate proximity in time or space.
This meaning is used to convey something happening in the near future.
Example sentences
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If you frequently spit-up blood you should call an ambulance or have a nearby physician make a house call.
There were figures there from those of an age best called girls and boys to those who looked to be old enough to be about to live out their life span.
As the lesson comes to an end, even if the teacher doesn't say "be quiet" or "sit down," the children naturally return to their seats and quieten down.
What the fuck are you up to taking advantage of his proximity to cling to him like a wet T-shirt?!
When Yoko and I heard the sirens stop nearby, we quickly decided to go check it out.