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nigh

/naɪ/

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verb

近づく, 近寄る

To draw nigh (to); to approach; to come near

Examples :

"As the deadline for the project drew nigh, Sarah worked late into the night. "

プロジェクトの締め切りが近づくと、サラは夜遅くまで働いた。

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adjective

近い, 間近の

Examples :

"The end is nigh!"

終わりが近い！

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adjective

近い, 親密な

Not remote in degree, kindred, circumstances, etc.; closely allied; intimate.

Examples :

"Despite their different personalities, the two siblings were nigh inseparable, sharing secrets and supporting each other through everything. "

性格は違えど、二人の兄弟姉妹は秘密を共有し、あらゆることを通して互いを支え合い、ほとんど分離できないほど親密だった。

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adverb

ほとんど, ほぼ

Almost, nearly.

Examples :

"The pizza was nigh finished, with only one slice remaining. "

ピザはほとんど食べ終わり、一切れだけ残っていました。

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preposition

近くに, そばに

Examples :

"The library is nigh, so I can easily get my book. "

図書館は近くにあるので、簡単に本を取りに行けます。

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