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.
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.
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.
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.