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近づく (ちかづく) — to approach · Nihongo Circle

近づく

ちかづく

godan verbtransitive 他動詞intransitive 自動詞

Meanings

1to approach
2to draw near
3to get close
4to get acquainted with
5to get closer to
6to get to know

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Kanji in this word

近Near, Early, Akin7 strokes

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