What is the Kanji for 'Near'? | 近
If you are wondering what is the Japanese Kanji for 'Near', you've come to the right place!
The Japanese Kanji for 'Near' is 近.
Parts of the Kanji 近
If you visually break down this kanji, you can see it is made up of 2 parts:
Words Using 近
This kanji is used in 17 words:
Kanji Related to 近 Through the Part 斤
These 11 kanji contain the part 斤 as well.
Kanji Related to 近 Through the Part ⻌
These 32 kanji contain the part ⻌ as well.
Learn the Kanji 近
Let's make sure you fully understand this kanji.
What does 近 mean?
近 means 'Near'.
Japanese school students learn this kanji in Second Grade, while non-native learners often study it for the JLPT N4 exam.
To help you master this kanji, here's an interactive lesson where you'll practice its readings and meanings.