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to approach; to draw near
危険な場所には絶対に近よらないでください。
Please never go near dangerous places.
猫がそっと近よってきて膝に乗った。
The cat quietly came closer and climbed on my lap.
締め切りが近よると緊張感が増してくる。
As the deadline approaches, the tension builds up.