JLPT N3 Intermediate

知り合い

Acquaintance; a person known casually but not a close friend

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知り合う verb: "to get to know"

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Acquaintance

Refers to someone you know by name and face but do not share a close or private relationship with.

Example

彼は友達じゃなくて、ただの知り合いです。

He's not a friend, just an acquaintance.

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知り合い

しりあい

Acquaintance; a person known casually but not a close friend

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