noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
bonding; becoming closer; familiarity
Refers to the process or state of developing a close, familiar relationship. Often used with する to mean 'to become close' or 'to bond'.
共通の趣味を通じて親近感が生まれた。
A sense of closeness developed through our shared hobby.
彼とはすぐに親近して、今では親友だ。
I quickly became close with him, and now we're best friends.
noun
close relation; close relative; close friend
Refers to a person with whom one has a close relationship, such as a relative or friend. More common in written or formal contexts.
彼は私の親近の一人で、何でも相談できる。
He is one of my close friends; I can talk to him about anything.
noun
personal retainer; close aide
Historical term for a personal attendant or retainer in a lord's service. Not used in modern Japanese outside historical contexts.
戦国時代、親近は主君の身辺を守る重要な役目を担った。
In the Warring States period, personal retainers played an important role in protecting their lord.