Located a short distance away; near in physical space.
駅が家から近いので、毎朝歩いて行きます。
The station is close to my house, so I walk there every morning.
この店は駅に近いので便利だ。
This shop is close to the station, so it's convenient.
彼の家は会社から近いから通勤が楽だ。
His house is close to the office, so his commute is easy.
Close in time; happening soon.
試験が近いから、今週はずっと勉強するつもりだ。
The exam is coming up, so I plan to study all week.
夏休みが近いので、旅行の予約をした。
Since summer vacation is near, I booked a trip.
締め切りが近いから急いで仕上げよう。
The deadline is near, so let's finish it quickly.
Close in relationship; friendly or intimate.
彼女とは家族ぐるみで近い関係にある。
We have a close relationship with her family.
田中さんとは仕事の付き合いだけでなく、個人的にも近い。
I not only work with Mr. Tanaka but am also close to him personally.
親しい友人とは悩みをすぐに相談できるほど近い。
I'm so close with my close friends that I can consult them about my troubles right away.
Closely related; having a close connection or relevance to something else.
この問題は経済政策と近い関係にある。
This issue is closely related to economic policy.
この考え方は仏教の教えに近い部分がある。
This way of thinking has aspects close to Buddhist teachings.
彼の研究は生物学と化学の分野に近い。
His research is close to the fields of biology and chemistry.
Similar or nearly the same; close in degree or kind.
これは本物に近いレプリカだ。
This is a replica that is close to the real thing.
彼の説明は事実に近いが、細かい点が違う。
His explanation is close to the facts, but some details differ.
この色はほとんど黒に近い紺色だ。
This color is a navy blue that's almost black.