θΏ
Near
γ‘γ(γ) (chikai)
JLPT N4
Interesting Fact
The word ζθΏ (saikin), meaning 'recently,' literally means 'near times.' This shows how the idea of physical closeness evolved into closeness in time.
Memory Trick
Imagine your favorite convenience store right next door to your house. Because it is so close, it helps you remember θΏ means 'near.'
Readings
Onyomi: γγ³ (kin)
Kunyomi: γ‘γ(γ) (chikai)
Example Words
θΏγ
γ‘γγ (chikai)
Near
ζθΏ
γγγγ (saikin)
Recently
θΏζ
γγγγ (kinjo)
Neighborhood
ζ₯θΏ
γγ£γγ (sekkin)
Approach
Example Sentence
ι§ γ― γγγγ θΏγγ§γγ
γγγ― γγγγ γ‘γγγ§γγ
eki wa koko kara chikai desu
The station is near here.