nigh
01
近い, 間近い
not far distant in time or space or degree or circumstances
02
左の, 左側に
being on the left side
nigh
例
The holidays are drawing nigh, and everyone is getting excited.
休暇が近づいてきて、みんなが興奮しています。
As the battle raged, the enemy forces came nigh to their stronghold.
戦いが激化する中、敵軍は彼らの要塞に近づいた。
02
ほとんど, もう少しで
used to convey that something is very close to a certain state
Old use例
Fixing the old car was nigh impossible due to its age and condition.
その古い車を直すことは、年齢と状態のためにほぼ不可能でした。
They enjoyed a nigh perfect evening under the stars, with everything going as planned.
彼らは星の下でほぼ完璧な夜を楽しみ、すべてが計画通りに進みました。
