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近づく
chikazuku
Description
「近づく」は、人や物が何かに近くなることを表す言葉です。
"近づく" is a word that expresses people or things getting closer to something.
時間やイベントがもうすぐ来るときにも使えます。
It can also be used when time or an event is about to come.
Meanings
近づくchikazuku
to come near, to approach
犬がゆっくり近づいてきた。
The dog slowly approached.
近づくchikazuku
to draw near in time (season, event)
夏が近づいてきた。
Summer is approaching.
近づくchikazuku
to get close to someone, become friendly
彼に近づくのは難しい。
It's difficult to get close to him.
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Notes
- Etymology
from 近い (near) + づく (to become), meaning to become near.
- Nuance
近づく is intransitive; use 近づける to bring something near.
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