間近

close proximity, imminence

m a̠ ʑ i k a̠

noun Rare #40,207

close proximity, imminence Often used in the expression 間近に, meaning “close at hand” or “imminent.”

JA: 試験の日が間近に迫っている。

EN: The day of the exam is fast approaching.

私は彼女の間近に近付いた手術のことで緊張していた。

I was nervous about her upcoming surgery.

ぜひ間近にてご覧くださいませ

Please take a close look.

— かぐや姫の物語 (2013)

この建物は完成間近だ。

This building is nearly complete.