Translation of Japanese word "知人" to English
知人
ちじん
[chijin]
IPA: /t͡ɕiɲɕiɴ/
Meaning
NounA state of being acquainted with a person; originally indicating friendship, intimacy, but now suggesting a slight knowledge less deep than that of friendship; acquaintanceship.
How to use
知人 (chijin) — 'acquaintance'. More formal than 知り合い (shiriai). 古い知人 — old acquaintance.
🇬🇧 English
acquaintance
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 知人
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): ちじん
Romaji Transcription: chijin
Example Sentences
知人は大学時代の友達です。
ちじんはだいがくじだいのともだちです。
My acquaintance is a friend from university.
知人は会社の同僚です。
ちじんはかいしゃのどうりょうです。
My acquaintance is a colleague from work.
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Common phrases
- 古い知人— old acquaintance
- 知人の紹介— introduction of acquaintance
- 知人に会う— meet an acquaintance
Frequency rank: #478 in Japanese
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Japanese word "知人" mean?▼
The Japanese word "知人" means "acquaintance" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "知人"?▼
The word "知人" is read as "ちじん" (chijin). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "Someone you know, but not very well.".
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