Can we use "Chikai" for time?

Question

I would want to say something like "exams are just round the corner." , is "Shiken mou chikai desu." acceptable?

Answer 1

Chikai 近い can be used for time definitely.

試験(が)もう近いです
Shiken(ga) mou chikai desu.

This is a totally acceptable expression, preferably with the particle 'ga'.

Answer 2

Yes, you can use 近い

But you can also use もうすぐ to better express the nuance of "just round the corner".

もうすぐ{LLLL}試験です。