Acquaintance
01
知人, 関係
a person whom one knows but is not a close friend
例
She bumped into an old acquaintance at the grocery store and exchanged pleasantries.
彼女は食料品店で昔の知り合いにばったり会い、挨拶を交わした。
Though they were only acquaintances, he always greeted her warmly whenever they crossed paths.
彼らはただの知り合いだったが、道で会うたびに彼はいつも温かく挨拶をした。
02
familiarity or knowledge gained about someone or something through experience or exposure
例
She has a broad acquaintance with classical literature.
His acquaintance with modern art is limited.
03
a social relationship that is less intimate than a friendship
例
Their connection is merely an acquaintance, not a deep friendship.
They maintained casual acquaintances through mutual friends.
語彙ツリー
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