What does the JLPT N5 word "ちかい" mean?

The N5 word "ちかい" (ちかい (chikai)) means "near, close". It is an essential vocabulary item for the JLPT exam.

Can you give an example sentence for "ちかい"?

Yes, a common example is: "コンビニは私の家から近いです。" which translates to "The convenience store is close to my house.".

ちかい (chikai)

ちかい

💡 Nuance & Usage: 物理的な距離が近いことを表すい形容詞です。反対語は「とおい」です。(An i-adjective indicating a short physical distance. The opposite is 'tooi'.)

コンビニは私の家から近いです。

The convenience store is close to my house.

Test your understanding of "ちかい"!

この学校は駅から_______から、便利です。

🎉 正解 / Correct!

日本語: 「便利です」という理由から、駅からの距離が短い「ちかい」が適切です。
English: Given the reason 'it's convenient,' 'chikai' (close) to the station is appropriate.

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