How to Say ‘A nearby place’ in Japanese
近い場所
chikai basho
[chee-kai bah-shoh]
💬 Usage Tip: [近い] directly describes [場所], so [入口に近い場所] is literally "a place close to the entrance." Notice the [に] with [近い]: [駅に近いホテル] "a hotel near the station."
Phrase Breakdown
近い
chikai
[chee-kai]
near; close
An i-adjective meaning physically near or close. Often used when requesting convenient seating.
近い場所をお願いします。
Please give us a nearby place.
場所
basho
[bah-shoh]
place; spot
A general word for a place or location. In a restaurant, it can mean a seating area or position.
近い場所をお願いします。
Please give us a nearby place.
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