近づく

Quick Meaning

近づく means "to approach; to draw near; to get close; to get acquainted with; to get closer to; to get to know".近

Reading

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• Romaji: chikazuku

Study Flow

First read 近づく aloud, then connect the sound "chikazuku" with the meaning "to approach; to draw near; to get close; to get acquainted with; to get closer to; to get to know".近

Recall Practice

1. Cover the English and say the meaning of 近づく.近
2. Cover the Japanese and write the word for "to approach; to draw near; to get close; to get acquainted with; to get closer to; to get to know".
3. Say the romaji aloud: chikazuku.

Mini Sentence Drill

Write one short sentence using 近づく. Keep the sentence simple, then upgrade it with a time word or place word.近

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