This is the 2315th most frequent Korean word.
가깝다
To be close or near.
In this sentence, '가깝다' is used to describe physical proximity in terms of distance.
우리 집은 학교에서 가깝다.
My house is close to the school.
Here, '가깝다' refers to the closeness of the relationship, indicating intimacy or strong bonds between people.
우리는 서로 가깝게 지내고 있어요.
We are maintaining a close relationship with each other.
In this usage, '가깝다' is metaphorically indicating emotional closeness or personal relevance.