JLPT N1 Advanced
気心
Disposition or temperament, typically implying familiar comfort.
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気心が知れる kigokoro ga shireru - a common set phrase
Noun
Someone's True Nature
Refers to a person’s inner nature or temperament, typically focusing on whether it is known to others.
Example
A 新しい 上司 、 どう ？
B まだ 気心 が 知れ ない ので 、 少し 緊張 し ます 。
[A:] How's the new boss? [B:] I don't really know what he's like yet, so I'm a little nervous.
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