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approach in Japanese

approach in Japanese is アプローチ, 接近, 通路 — approach means to move closer to something or someone.

approach in Japanese

アプローチ
noun
Pronounced: apurōchi
(also, figuratively) An act of drawing near in place or time; an advancing or coming near.
接近
noun
Pronounced: sekkin
(also, figuratively) An act of drawing near in place or time; an advancing or coming near.
通路
noun
Pronounced: tsuuro
(also, figuratively) An avenue, passage, or way by which a building or place can be approached; an access.
アプローチ
noun
Pronounced: apurōchi
(figuratively) A manner of making (a policy) or solving (a problem, etc.).
近づく
verb
Pronounced: chikazuku
(intransitive) To come or go near, in place or time; to move toward; to advance nearer; to draw nigh.
接近
verb
Pronounced: sekkin
(intransitive) To come or go near, in place or time; to move toward; to advance nearer; to draw nigh.
近寄る
verb
Pronounced: chikayoru
(intransitive) To come or go near, in place or time; to move toward; to advance nearer; to draw nigh.
近づく
verb
Pronounced: chikazuku
(ambitransitive, figuratively) Used intransitively, followed by to: to draw near (to someone or something); to make advances; to approximate or become almost equal.

What does "approach" mean?

  1. verb To move closer to something or someone.
    "A stranger approached us slowly across the empty car park."
  2. verb To speak to someone, often to make a request or start a conversation.
    "I plan to approach the teacher after class to ask about extra help."
  3. noun A way of dealing with or thinking about something.
    "We need a fresh approach to solving this problem at work."
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approach in a sentence

  • A stranger approached us slowly across the empty car park.
  • The train slowed as it approached the station.
  • I plan to approach the teacher after class to ask about extra help.
  • Nervous customers often approach the staff desk when they need directions.

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What is "approach" in Japanese?
"approach" in Japanese is アプローチ, 接近, 通路. approach means: To move closer to something or someone.
How do you pronounce アプローチ?
"approach" in Japanese is アプローチ, pronounced "apurōchi".
How do you use "approach" in a sentence?
Example: "A stranger approached us slowly across the empty car park." In Japanese, "approach" is アプローチ, 接近, 通路.
Are there other ways to say "approach" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 5 translations listed for "approach": アプローチ, 接近, 通路, 近づく, 近寄る.
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