Translation guide
Expressing physical or metaphorical closeness in Japanese. The best choice depends on whether you mean spatial nearness, temporal closeness, or abstract relationship.
Describing that something is physically close to something else.
Noun meaning 'vicinity' or 'nearby area'. Very common and natural.
駅の近くに住んでいます。
I live in the proximity of the station.
Formal noun for 'proximity' or 'adjacency', often used in technical or written contexts.
工場は住宅地に近接している。
The factory is in close proximity to the residential area.
Means 'very close', often used in compounds like 至近距離 (point-blank range).
至近距離から撮影する。
Shoot from close proximity.
Describing that an event is close in time.
Noun meaning 'just before'. Used for temporal proximity to an event.
出発の直前に電話があった。
There was a call in close proximity to departure.
Noun/adjective meaning 'imminent' or 'close at hand'. Often used for approaching events.
Describing a close relationship, connection, or similarity between things.
Noun meaning 'closeness' or 'proximity' in abstract sense (relationship, similarity).
二つの文化の近さに驚いた。
I was surprised by the proximity of the two cultures.
Noun/adjective meaning 'close' or 'intimate' (relationship, connection). Often used as 密接な.
両国は密接な関係にある。
The two countries are in close proximity (have a close relationship).
Noun meaning 'approximation' or 'close resemblance'. Used in mathematical or technical contexts.
The exam is approaching in close proximity.
This value is in close proximity to the true value.