English–Japanese
“get close” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajichikazuku
Example
駅に近づきます。eki ni chika zu ki ma su
I approach the station.
How to say “get close” in Japanese
“Get close” in Japanese is 近づく (chikazuku). 近づく can also mean “approach”.
Expresses a gradual reduction of distance from a person, place, time, or goal until it is near.
Example sentences with 近づく
犬が私に近づきます。inu ga watashi ni chika zu ki ma su
The dog gets close to me.
台風がこちらに近づいています。tai fū ga ko chi ra ni chika zu i te i ma su
A typhoon is approaching us.
Tips for using 近づく
- The subject of 近づく (chikazuku) can be a season or deadline, showing that the verb expresses growing nearness rather than only physical movement.