Translation and Meaning of: 知り合い - shiriai
On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 知り合い (shiriai) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.
Romaji: shiriai
Kana: しりあい
Type: Substantive.
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Translation / Meaning: known
Meaning in English: acquaintance
Definition: A person or group with which you can identify.
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Explanation and Etymology - (知り合い) shiriai
The word "知り合い" in Japanese consists of two kanjis: "知" which means "to know" and "合" which means "to find". Together they form the term that can be translated as "known" or "person who knows each other." The etymology of the word dates back to the Heian period (794-1185), when the word "Shiriai" was used to refer to people who knew each other. Over time, the pronunciation changed to "Shiriau" and later to "Shiriai". During the Edo period (1603-1868), the word evolved into "Shiriai-Mono" and finally to "Shiriai" as it is currently known. Nowadays, "知り合い" is a common word in Japanese vocabulary and is used to refer to people who know each other, either by friendship, work or other means.How to Write in Japanese - (知り合い) shiriai
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Synonyms and Similar - (知り合い) shiriai
See below a list of Japanese words that have the same meaning or is a variation of the word we are studying on this page:
友人; 知己; 知人; 知り合いの人; 知り合った人; 親交のある人; 顔見知り
Words containing: 知り合い
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Words with the same pronunciation: しりあい shiriai
Example Sentences - (知り合い) shiriai
Below are some example sentences:
私の知り合いはたくさんいます。
Watashi no shiriai wa takusan imasu
I have many acquaintances.
- 私 - personal pronoun meaning "I" in Japanese
- の - particle that indicates possession or relationship between two things
- 知り合い - noun meaning "known" or "friend"
- は - particle that indicates the topic of the sentence
- たくさん - adverb meaning "very" or "many"
- います - verb that means "exist" or "be present" (in this case, in the affirmative present form)
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Other words of the same type: Substantive.
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FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
A way of saying "known" é "(知り合い) shiriai". Throughout this page you will find information and alternatives.
