Kanji for "Near"
3 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "near". The most popular choice is shown first.
近View details →
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near, early, akin, tantamount
Reading: kin
7 strokes
Related kanji for "near"
寄11 strokes挨10 strokes
draw near, bring near(also: stop in, gather, collect)
ki
draw near(also: approach, push open)
ai
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.