synonym Comparative
近い
VS
肉薄
Differences Between "近い" and "肉薄"
Option A
近い
Meaning
near, close
Reading
ちかい (chikai)
Syllabus Level
N4
Practical Example
私の家は駅から近いです。
My house is close to the station.
Option B
肉薄
Meaning
close in on; press hard upon; draw near (often in a competitive or pursuing context)
Reading
にくはく (nikuhaku)
Syllabus Level
N1
Practical Example
彼はトップランナーに肉薄する勢いで走り続けた。
He continued to run with the momentum of closing in on the top runner.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(near, close)"?
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使い分け解説:
- 近い: An i-adjective meaning 'near' or 'close' in terms of distance or time. Can also describe a close relationship. (距離や時間が「近い」ことを表すい形容詞です。関係が「近い」という意味でも使われます。)
- 肉薄: Often used in sports or competitive situations where one is closing in on an opponent or a goal. Literally 'close flesh,' meaning very close proximity. (スポーツや競争の場面で、相手や目標に非常に接近する様子を表す。文字通り「肉が迫る」の意。)
- 近い: An i-adjective meaning 'near' or 'close' in terms of distance or time. Can also describe a close relationship. (距離や時間が「近い」ことを表すい形容詞です。関係が「近い」という意味でも使われます。)
- 肉薄: Often used in sports or competitive situations where one is closing in on an opponent or a goal. Literally 'close flesh,' meaning very close proximity. (スポーツや競争の場面で、相手や目標に非常に接近する様子を表す。文字通り「肉が迫る」の意。)
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