Japanese word

近々

Pronunciation

Romajichikajika

Meaning

  • adverbsoon

Example

近々、試験があります。chika jika shi ken ga a ri ma su

There will be an exam soon.

Illustration for 近々 (soon)

More examples

私は近々、先生に相談します。watashi wa chika jika sen sei ni sō dan shi ma su

I will consult my teacher soon.

Core concept

Shows that something is expected to happen in the near future, while leaving the precise timing open.

Common phrases

  • 近々発売するchika jika hatsu bai su ru

    put on sale soon

  • 近々始まるchika jika haji ma ru

    start soon

Similar words

まもなくmamonaku: An event is expected to happen after a short period of time.
じきにjikini: An event is expected to happen shortly, often with a sense of immediacy.
そのうちsonouchi: Something is expected to happen at an unspecified time in the future.
すぐにsuguni: It indicates that an action or event will happen without delay.

Definition in Japanese

現在からあまり時間を置かないうちに。gen zai ka ra a ma ri ji kan o o ka na i u chi ni

Word origin

The adverb 近々 (chikajika) comes from the repeated form of 近い (chikai, "near"), with the repetition emphasizing closeness.

Usage tips

  • Unlike すぐに (sugu ni), 近々 (chikajika) often appears in announcements about future plans, such as a store opening or a move.

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