近い
ちかい
JLPT N5 · vocab_adjectiveMeaning
Near / Close
Examples
駅は近いです。
The station is near.
📖 How to Use
「近い」is an adjective meaning "Near / Close." It directly precedes the noun it modifies. Know whether it's an い-adj or な-adj.
⚠️ Teacher's Note — Common Mistakes
「近い」is read as「ちかい」— memorize it as a pair to avoid mistakes in もんだい1.
🎯 JLPT N5 — How It's Tested
もんだい1 & もんだい2
Adjectives like 「近い」appear in both vocabulary and grammar sections.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What does 「近い」mean in Japanese?+
「近い」means "Near / Close". It is a JLPT N5 vocabulary word in the "vocab_adjective" category.
How do you read 「近い」?+
「近い」is read as「ちかい」.
Is 「近い」on the JLPT N5?+
Yes, 「近い」is an official JLPT N5 word. Mastering all N5 vocabulary (~800 words) is essential for passing.
Can you give an example sentence using 「近い」?+
駅は近いです。 — The station is near.
Practice 「近い」 with spaced repetition