noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
approaching; getting closer; drawing near
Physical or spatial approach; also used for abstract things like deadlines or events drawing near.
台風が接近しているので、注意が必要です。
A typhoon is approaching, so caution is needed.
締め切
The deadline is drawing near.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
being close (in degree); not much different
Used for similarity or closeness in age, skill, level, etc., not physical distance.
二人の実力はかなり接近している。
Their abilities are quite close.
年齢が接近した兄弟はよくけんかをする。
Siblings close in age often fight.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
becoming close; becoming intimate
Refers to interpersonal relationships growing closer or more intimate.
共通の趣味を通じて、彼と急速に接近した。
Through a shared hobby, I quickly became close with him.