近
near
JLPT N4 Grade 2 7 strokes
- Kun'yomi
- ちか
- On'yomi
- キン
近 means "near". It is a JLPT N4 kanji written in 7 strokes. It is read ちか in native Japanese words (kun'yomi) and キン in compounds (on'yomi). Japanese schoolchildren learn it in grade 2.
Example word
近い
near
Stroke order & writing
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近 in example sentences
近づくな！
Chikazuku na!
Keep away.
に？ Chikaku ni iru?
Are you nearby?
だ。 7 ji chikaku da.
It is close to seven o'clock.
Example sentences from the Tatoeba Project, CC-BY 2.0 FR, licensed for reuse.
Words that use 近
Common questions
- What does the kanji 近 mean?
- 近 means "near". It is a JLPT N4 kanji.
- How many strokes does 近 have?
- 近 is written in 7 strokes.
- How is 近 read?
- It is read ちか in native Japanese words (kun'yomi) and キン in compounds (on'yomi).
- What JLPT level is 近?
- 近 is a JLPT N4 kanji.