“Approaching” in Japanese
Short answer
Approaching in Japanese is “間近” (majika). Full meaning: near, close (to), nearby; (drawing) near, approaching, almost here, just around the corner.
Other ways to say “Approaching” in Japanese
声かけ
koekake saying something (to someone), greeting, approaching (someone)
接近
sekkin getting closer, drawing nearer, approaching; being not much different, being near (age, skill, etc.); becoming close (i.e. friendly), becoming intimate
近接
kinsetsu proximity, nearness, being nearby, being adjacent; approaching, drawing near, coming close
取っ付き
tottsuki beginning, commencement, outset; first (one comes to), approaching; affability, approachability
声がけ
koegake saying something (to someone), greeting, approaching (someone)
マヂカ
majika near, close (to), nearby; (drawing) near, approaching, almost here, just around the corner
まぢか
majika near, close (to), nearby; (drawing) near, approaching, almost here, just around the corner
真近
majika near, close (to), nearby; (drawing) near, approaching, almost here, just around the corner
ま近
majika near, close (to), nearby; (drawing) near, approaching, almost here, just around the corner
間ぢか
majika near, close (to), nearby; (drawing) near, approaching, almost here, just around the corner
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