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近い
ちかい
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Near, close by, short
chikai
N5
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JLPT Level
N5
Beginner · ~800 vocab · Everyday basics
Kana
ちかい
Romaji
chikai
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What does 近い mean in Japanese?
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The word 近い (ちかい) means "near, close by, short" in Japanese. It appears in JLPT N5 vocabulary.
How do you pronounce 近い?
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近い is read as ちかい (romaji: chikai). Press the 🔊 Hear it button to hear the pronunciation spoken aloud.
What JLPT level is 近い?
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近い is a JLPT N5 vocabulary item. Beginner · ~800 vocab · Everyday basics
How do I remember 近い quickly?
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