This is the 1923rd most frequent Japanese word.
身近
Familiar; close to oneself.
The word "身近" indicates something relatable or familiar to the person being addressed.
身近な例を挙げて説明してください。
Please provide an explanation using relatable examples.
Here, "身近" describes a person who is emotionally or relationally close.
彼は私にとって身近な存在です。
He is someone close to me.
In this case, "身近" means physically close or easily accessible from one's current position.