接近

せっきん
JLPT:N2
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1

The act or process of getting closer; approaching in time or space.

NounIrregular VerbIntransitive Verb

Examples

列車が駅に接近しています。ご注意ください。

The train is approaching the station. Please be careful.

締め切りが接近してきて、仕事が忙しい。

The deadline is approaching, and work is busy.

夜が接近すると気温が下がった。

As night approached, the temperature dropped.

2

Being nearly equal or very close in value, age, skill, etc.; having little difference.

NounIrregular VerbIntransitive Verb

Examples

彼の記録は優勝者の記録に接近している。

His record is close to the winner's record.

二人は年齢が接近しているため話が合う。

They get along because their ages are similar.

売上は前年に接近しつつある。

Sales are approaching last year's level.

3

Becoming close or intimate (between people or organizations); a growing closeness in relationship.

NounIrregular VerbIntransitive Verb

Examples

その会談をきっかけに両国は接近した。

The talks prompted both countries to grow closer.

新しいプロジェクトを通して彼らは次第に接近した。

Through the new project they gradually became closer.

SNSでの交流がきっかけで、二人は接近した。

Their exchanges on social media led them to become close.

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