ちか
近
　
づ
　
け
　
る

Ichidan verb, transitive verb

  1. to bring near, to bring close, to let go near.
  2. to associate with, to bring (people) together, to let come near (of a person).

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
ちか
近
　
づ
　
け
　
る
 近づける ちかづける ✔
ちか
近
づ
付
　
け
　
る
 近付ける ちかづける ✔

Contained Kanji Breakdown

near, early, akin
ちか.い　キン　コン (2nd, N4)
axe, 1.32 lb, catty
キン (Late Jr. High, N1)
walk, road, (辵 variant, one dot jōyō form)