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VocabJLPT N3
getting closer
NounSuru VerbIntransitive Verb

Definitions

  1. 1. getting closer
  2. 2. drawing nearer
  3. 3. being not much different
  4. 4. becoming close (i.e. friendly)
This noun and verb combination means to approach or draw near to something or someone. It can describe physical closeness or, more abstractly, getting closer to a goal or person, and is used in both everyday and formal contexts.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

I want to believe that someday I'll get closer to my ideal.

Sentence 2

Hey, that girl is coming over to you again!

Sentence 3

Hey, is it really okay to get that close to that dog?

Sentence 4

I never expected that person to start getting close to me.

Sentence 5

I quietly moved to the window and saw snow falling outside.