Near in Japanese
"near" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
3 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "near". The most common choice is shown first.
近View details →
Top pick
near, early, akin, tantamount
Reading: kin
7 strokes
Where it comes from
Composed of advance (辶) and axe (斤). Within reach of an axe.
What it carries
Close, recent, intimate. Represents nearness in distance and time.
Related kanji for "near"
寄Details →挨Details →
draw near, bring near(also: stop in, gather, collect)
ki
Composed of roof and strange. Stopping at unusual place.
draw near(also: approach, push open)
ai
Composed of hand and phonetic. Pushing forward with hand, approaching.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for near?
The most common kanji for "near" is 近, read as kin. It means near, early, akin. Related kanji: 寄 (draw near, bring near), 挨 (draw near).
How many strokes does 近 have?
近 has 7 strokes.