NichiDict

近づける

N2
ちかづける
近付ける
[chikadukeru]
Illustration for 近づける

Meanings

1.IchidanTransitive

to bring near; to bring close; to let go near

2.IchidanTransitive

to associate with; to bring (people) together; to let come near (of a person)

Examples

マイクを口に近づけてもう一度話してください。

Please bring the microphone closer to your mouth and speak again.

子供を危険な場所に近づけないようにした。

I made sure not to let the children near the dangerous area.

机を窓側に近づけて明るい場所で作業した。

I moved the desk closer to the window and worked in a bright spot.