近々
also: きんきん
Meanings
1
soon; before long; in the near future
A time adverb meaning that something will happen fairly soon. It is common in announcements and plans; 近々に is also possible, but 近々 alone is very common.
A new shop will open in front of the station soon.
Would it be all right if I visited you sometime soon?
2
adverb taking the 'to' particle
Only with reading ちかぢか
Spatial use, restricted to the reading ちかぢか. It is less central for modern learners than the time sense and often appears as 近々と, describing something as looking or feeling close.
From the observation deck, the mountain range looked close at hand.
Usage patterns
- 近々〈動詞〉予定だto be planning to do something soon
I'm planning to move in the near future.
- 近々〈事〉が行われるan event will be held soon
A new product launch event will be held soon.
- 近々お〈動詞〉しますpolite way to say one will do something soon (e.g. contact, visit)
I will come visit you soon.