JLPT N3 Intermediate
親しい
Close, intimate, or familiar.
Readings
Other forms
親しくない negative
親しかった past
親しく adverbial form
親しさ noun form, "closeness"
1 I-adjective
Close / Intimate (for relationships)
Designates a relationship marked by deep familiarity, trust, and frequent contact.
2 I-adjective
Familiar (for topics/subjects)
Refers to things, topics, or fields that feel accessible and emotionally close rather than distant.
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