- majika near, close (to), nearby; (drawing) near, approaching, almost here, just around the corner
Often used with に to mean something is about to happen or is physically very close, more vivid than 近く.
試験が間近に迫っている。
Shiken ga majika ni sematte iru.
The exam is drawing near.
彼女は間近で見ると美しい。
Kanojo wa majika de miru to utsukushii.
She is beautiful when seen up close.
⚖️ Not to be confused with 真下 (mashita), which means directly below.
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