Frequency rank: 2,594. – 2,595.
- to approach; to draw near
Godan verb with 'ru' ending; intransitive verb
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Generated definitions (experimental)
- to approach; to draw near
This meaning refers to the physical act of getting closer to someone or something. It can be used in both literal and figurative contexts.
Generated collocations (experimental)
ちかよる近寄ることthe act of approachingちかよらないで近寄らないでくださいplease don't come closerちかよれない近寄れないcan't approachちかよる近寄るときけん危険danger when approachingちかよって近寄ってくるcoming closerちかよる近寄るためのこつコツtips for approachingひと人にちかよる近寄るto approach someoneちかよる近寄るどうぶつ動物approaching animalちかよる近寄るあっか悪化deterioration due to approachingちかよる近寄るけはい気配the presence of an approaching entity
Wiktionary definitions (experimental)
Example sentences
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See to it that the baby does not go near the stove.
Please see to it that children do not go near the pond.
Don't go near the bulldog. You wouldn't want him to bite you.
An ash-colored rabbit appeared and as soon as I drew near, it hopped and ran into the woods again.
Don't go near the water until you learn how to swim.