adjective

  1. near, close, short (distance).
  2. close (in time), soon.
  3. close (relationship), friendly, intimate.
  4. closely related.
  5. similar, almost the same, close to, nearly.

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
 
近い ちかい

Contained Kanji Breakdown

near, early, akin
ちか.い キン コン (2nd, N4)
axe, 1.32 lb, catty
キン (8th, N1)