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近

近 — near, early, akin

Learn the correct stroke order for 近 (near), a 7-stroke kanji.

JLPT N4Grade 27 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)キンkin、コンkon
Kun'yomi (訓読み)ちか.いchikai
Strokes7
Radical辵
Frequency#194
Meaningsnear, early, akin, tantamount

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Common Words

間近まぢかnear; close (to); nearbyna-adjective
近いちかいnear; close; short (distance)i-adjective
近くちかくnear; neighbourhood; neighborhoodnoun
近海きんかいcoastal waters; adjacent seasnoun
近眼きんがんnearsightedness; shortsightedness; myopianoun
近畿きんきKinki (region around Osaka, Kyoto, Nara)noun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 近 (near) is taught in grade 2 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N4 level. It has 7 strokes with radical 辵.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 近 is #194, making it one of the most commonly used kanji.

Example Words in Context

間近まぢか — near; close (to); nearby
近いちかい — near; close; short (distance)
近くちかく — near; neighbourhood; neighborhood

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 近 have?

The kanji 近 (near) has 7 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 近?

近 follows the standard Japanese stroke order as taught in schools. Use the step-by-step diagram or the "Try Writing" tool above to practice each stroke in sequence.

What does 近 mean?

近 means: near, early, akin, tantamount. On'yomi readings: キン, コン. Kun'yomi readings: ちか.い.

What JLPT level is 近?

近 is a JLPT N4 kanji. This is a beginner-level kanji.