近く

ちかく

Nearby, close, in the neighborhood

N5noun·chikaku

How to remember it

Built on 近 (near); the area that is close to you.

Example sentences

  • 駅の近くにスーパーがあります。

    えきのちかくにスーパーがあります。

    There is a supermarket near the station.

  • この近くに郵便局はありますか。

    このちかくにゆうびんきょくはありますか。

    Is there a post office around here?

Usage

Take の for "near ~" (駅の近く); common when asking for locations.

Related words

近い近所遠く周り

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