親近する · noun or participle which takes 'suru'
| Form | Positive | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Dictionary | 親近する | 親近しない |
| Polite | 親近します | 親近しません |
| Past polite | 親近しました | 親近しませんでした |
| Past | 親近した | 親近しなかった |
| Te-form | 親近して | 親近しないで |
| Desire | 親近したい | 親近したくない |
| Potential | 親近できる | 親近できない |
| Passive | 親近される | 親近されない |
| Causative | 親近させる | 親近させない |
| Causative passive | 親近させられる | 親近させられない |
| Volitional | 親近しよう | |
| Polite volitional | 親近しましょう | |
| Imperative | 親近しろ | 親近するな |
| Conditional | 親近すれば | 親近しなければ |
| Tara conditional | 親近したら | 親近しなかったら |
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'.
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.
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.
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.
Even though it was our first meeting, I felt a sense of closeness to him.
Through working together, I deepened my bond with the team.