synonym Comparative
近づく
VS
さしかかる
Differences Between "近づく" and "さしかかる"
Option A
近づく
Meaning
to approach; to draw near; to get close (intransitive)
Reading
ちかづく (chikazuku)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
試験の日が近づいてきた。
The exam day is drawing near.
Option B
さしかかる
Meaning
to approach; to come near; to be on the verge of
Reading
さしかかる (sashikakaru)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
もうすぐ駅にさしかかる。
We're almost approaching the station.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(to approach; to draw near; to get close (intransitive))"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 近づく: Intransitive verb. Describes moving physically closer to something or someone, or an event approaching. (自動詞。物理的に物や人に近寄る、またはある出来事が差し迫っている様子を表す。)
- さしかかる: Indicates that one is approaching a certain place, time, or stage (e.g., 'approaching the station', 'approaching old age', 'the project is nearing completion'). It implies being on the verge of something.
- 近づく: Intransitive verb. Describes moving physically closer to something or someone, or an event approaching. (自動詞。物理的に物や人に近寄る、またはある出来事が差し迫っている様子を表す。)
- さしかかる: Indicates that one is approaching a certain place, time, or stage (e.g., 'approaching the station', 'approaching old age', 'the project is nearing completion'). It implies being on the verge of something.
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