Godan verb, intransitive verb

  1. to approach, to draw near, to get close.
  2. to get acquainted with, to get closer to, to get to know.

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
 
 
近づく ちかづく
 
近付く ちかづく
 
近付く ちかずく

Contained Kanji Breakdown

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