How to Say ‘Near ~’ in Japanese
〜の近く
no chikaku
[noh chee-kah-koo]
💬 Usage Tip: Pattern: [Aの近く] = “near A.” [の] links the noun to [近く] (“nearby area”).
🇯🇵 In Japan: When giving directions, Japanese often reference landmarks (stations, convenience stores) using [〜の近く].
Phrase Breakdown
の
no
[noh]
of; ’s (possessive/connector)
Connects a noun to another noun (AのB = ‘B of A’ / ‘A’s B’). Here it links a place to 近く.
駅の近くに住んでいます。
I live near the station.
近く
chikaku
[chee-kah-koo]
near; nearby; in the vicinity
Noun meaning ‘nearby.’ Often used as Xの近く (near X) or 近くに (to/at a nearby place).
川の近くは涼しいです。
Near the river is cool.
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