Meaning of 知人 in Japanese
Japanese word definition and usage
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知人JLPT 2
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Kana Readingちじん
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Romajichijin
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Word Senses
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- Parts of speech
- noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
- Meaning
- friend; acquaintance
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Example Sentences
知人, ちじん used in context
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瓢箪から駒って言うのかな、知人の紹介で就職決まっちゃったんだよ。
I just got a great job because of an introduction from a friend. Sometimes things happen when you least expect it.
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She had plenty of acquaintances, but no friends.
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彼女には知人はたくさんいたが、友人といえる人は一人もいなかった。
She had plenty of acquaintances, but no friends.
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He quarrels with every person he knows.
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Do you know him?
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His acquaintance runs a grocery in the country.
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