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[()··()·]
shiriai
noun

Alternate Written Forms:

[しり()·()·]
shiriai
[()···]
shiriai
[()··あい()]
shiriai
[しり()·あい()]
shiriai

Root Words:

[()·り + ()·]
shiri + ai

English Meaning(s) for 知り合い

noun
  1. acquaintance

Definition and Synonyms for 知り合い

Acquaintance a person with whom you are acquainted
Synonyms: 中間, 仲間, ご存じ, 朋輩, 相識, 知人, 知り人, 知り合い, 知り合う, 知己, 知る辺, 知音, 見知り, 見知る, お近づき, 近づき, 近づく, 顔見知り
Acquaintance a relationship less intimate than friendship
Synonyms: 相識, 知り合い, 知り合う, 見知り, 見知る, お近づき, 近づき, 近づく, 面識, 顔なじみ, 顔見知り

Meanings for each kanji in 知り合い

» know; wisdom
» fit; suit; join; 0.1

Categories 知り合い is a member of

Individual a human being
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Relationship a state involving mutual dealings between people or parties or countries
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Stroke Order Diagrams for 知り合い

Sample Sentences for 知り合い

Beth was looking forward to meeting him, but he never showed up.
We are acquainted with his family.
I am acquainted with the author.
Do you have a business acquaintance in Randolph., Ltd?
Where did you get to know her?

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