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近
近 (readings: きん, ちか; Japanese kanji) means “near”. It is a Grade 2 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 2 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 近所 (neighborhood).
What does 近 mean?
| Kanji | 近 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | near |
| Readings | きん, ちか |
| Grade | Grade 2 (Easy) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 近
近 is read きん or ちか depending on the word.
Example words with 近
| Example | 近所 (neighborhood) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14