near

Chikai
near
Kin
Kon
Examples
soon
recent years

近 (Chikai) is a JLPT N4 kanji meaning “near, early, akin”. It is taught in grade 2 and written in 7 strokes.

On'yomi

  • Kin
  • Kon

Kun'yomi

  • Chikai
JLPT
N4
Strokes
7
Taught in
grade 2

Example words with

  • soon
  • recent years
  • near

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