Translation and Meaning of: 知人 - chijin

On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 知人 (chijin) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.

Romaji: chijin

Kana: ちじん

Type: noun

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知人

Translation / Meaning: friend; known

Meaning in English: friend;acquaintance

Definition: A person who knows you from perto.

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Explanation and Etymology - (知人) chijin

The Japanese word 知人 (Chijin) is composed of the characters 知 (chi) which means "knowledge" or "knowledge" and 人 (jin) which means "person". Together they form the meaning of "person who knows" or "knowledgeable person". The etymology of the word 知人 (Chijin) dates back to the Heian period (794-1185), when Japanese culture was flourishing and education was highly valued. At that time, the word 知人 (Chijin) was used to refer to people who were well-educated and had a vast knowledge in various areas, such as literature, poetry, history, philosophy, among others. Over time, the meaning of the word 知人 (Chijin) has evolved to refer to people who are experts in a particular field or subject. Nowadays, the word 知人 (Chijin) is often used to refer to people who are considered experts in areas such as technology, business, fashion, among others.

How to Write in Japanese - (知人) chijin

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Synonyms and Similar - (知人) chijin

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; 知り合い; 知り合った人; 知っている人; 知人関係者

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Words with the same pronunciation: ちじん chijin

Example Sentences - (知人) chijin

Below are some example sentences:

私の知人はとても親切です。

Watashi no chijin wa totemo shinsetsu desu

My acquaintance is very kind.

  • 私 - personal pronoun meaning "I"
  • の - particle that indicates possession or belonging
  • 知人 - noun meaning "known" or "friend"
  • は - particle that indicates the topic of the sentence
  • とても - adverb meaning "very"
  • 親切 - adjective that means "kind" or "gentle"
  • です - verb indicating the current state or action, in this case, "is"

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Other words of the same type: noun

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領海

Kana: りょうかい

Romaji: ryoukai

Translation / Meaning:

territorial waters

危機

Kana: きき

Romaji: kiki

Translation / Meaning:

crisis

髪の毛

Kana: かみのけ

Romaji: kaminoke

Translation / Meaning:

hair (head)

FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions

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