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VocabJLPT N1

nearest

の-AdjectiveNounPlace

Definitions

1. nearest
2. closest
3. Moyori

Means "nearest" or "closest," and is typically used to refer to the nearest train station or facility to a given location. You will often see it in addresses or directions, such as when asking which station is closest.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Just to be safe, I'm going to check where the nearest fire station is.

Sentence 2

Your package will be held at the nearest delivery center.

Sentence 3

On my way home from work, I stopped by the nearest bookstore to pick up a new release.

Sentence 4

This venue is a ten-minute walk from the nearest station.

Sentence 5

Hold on — isn't the nearest exit the other way?!