近く
ちかく
JLPT N5 · vocab_positionMeaning
nearby, close, soon
Examples
駅の近くに住んでいます。
I live near the station.
📖 How to Use
「近く」means "nearby, close, soon." Seeing it in full sentences helps you remember both meaning and grammar patterns.
⚠️ Teacher's Note — Common Mistakes
「近く」is read as「ちかく」— 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
「近く」appears in vocabulary questions (choose the correct meaning) and context questions (choose the best word).
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What does 「近く」mean in Japanese?+
「近く」means "nearby, close, soon". It is a JLPT N5 vocabulary word in the "vocab_position" category.
How do you read 「近く」?+
「近く」is read as「ちかく」.
Is 「近く」on the JLPT N5?+
Yes, 「近く」is an official JLPT N5 word. Mastering all N5 vocabulary (~800 words) is essential for passing.
Can you give an example sentence using 「近く」?+
駅の近くに住んでいます。 — I live near the station.
Practice 「近く」 with spaced repetition