English–Japanese
“approach” in Japanese
How to say “approach” in Japanese
“Approach” in Japanese is 接近 (sekkin).
Expresses the process of becoming near to a person, place, or target while leaving open whether actual contact occurs.
Example sentences with 接近
台風の接近で、風が強くなりました。tai fū no sek kin de kaze ga tsuyo ku na ri ma shi ta
As the typhoon approached, the wind grew stronger.
Tips for using 接近
- Unlike 接触 (sesshoku), which means contact, 接近 (sekkin) indicates becoming near and does not imply touching.
Other Japanese words for “approach”
試験が迫っています。shi ken ga sema tte i ma su
The exam is approaching.
駅に近づきます。eki ni chika zu ki ma su
I approach the station.
危険な犬には近寄りません。ki ken na inu ni wa chika yo ri ma se n
I do not approach dangerous dogs.
彼は問題へのアプローチを変えました。kare wa mon dai e no a pu rō chi o ka e ma shi ta
He changed his approach to the problem.
夕方、町の入り口に差し掛かります。yū gata machi no i ri guchi ni sa shi ka ka ri ma su
In the evening, we approach the entrance to the town.