Meaning of 親しみ in Japanese
Japanese word definition and usage
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親しみ
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Kana Readingしたしみ
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Romajishitashimi
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Word Senses
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- Parts of speech
- noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
- Meaning
- intimacy; affection; familiarity
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Example Sentences
親しみ, したしみ used in context
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一子ちゃんは同じ穴のムジナか、同輩の親しみを込めた笑みを俺に向ける。
I guess Ichiko is a fellow rule-breaker, she's sending me a smile filled with affection for a comrade.
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She wrote him a friendly letter, and thanked him for his help.
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私は彼と話をして、彼がとまどっているようにも思えたが親しみを感じた。
On having a talk with him, I found him troubled but friendly.
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Pets offer us more than mere companionship.
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Kanji found in this word
parent, intimacy, relative, familiarity, dealer (cards)
On: シン
Kun: おや, おや-, した.しい, した.しむ
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