近づいてくる

come closer

→ 近付く
phrase Rare #31,957
come closer Describes someone or something approaching the speaker or another reference point. The くる component emphasizes movement toward the speaker or point of reference.
JA: 犬がこちらに近づいてくる。
EN: The dog is coming closer.

遠くから人影近づいてくるのがみえた

I could see a figure approaching from a distance.

敵が近づいてくる住民たちは自分の家に火をつけた

As the enemy approached, the residents set fire to their own homes.

勤務中警官は一人のお年寄り自分の背後に近づいてくるのを感じた

The police officer on duty felt an elderly person approaching from behind.

近づいてくる足音

(Footsteps approaching)

— かぐや姫の物語 (2013)

こっちへ近づいてくる

It's coming closer this way!

— 天空の城ラピュタ (1986)

彼が近づいてくるのが見えた気がした

I thought I saw him coming toward me.