Translation guide
How to express the idea of becoming familiar with something or someone in Japanese, from initial acquaintance to deep understanding.
To become acquainted or friendly with someone.
Literally 'become an acquaintance'. Used when you first meet someone and start a relationship.
I became familiar with him through work.
To become close or intimate with someone. Implies a deeper relationship than just acquaintance.
We gradually became familiar with each other, and now we're best friends.
To become a familiar face; to know someone by sight but not well.
I've become familiar with the neighbors (by sight).
To become accustomed to or knowledgeable about a place, system, or object.
To get used to something. The most common way to express becoming familiar with a new environment or routine.
Have you become familiar with the new workplace?
To become knowledgeable or well-versed in a subject. Used for gaining expertise.
He became familiar with Japanese history.
To become thoroughly familiar with; to master. Formal and often used in professional contexts.
He is familiar with the latest technology.
To gain knowledge or understanding of a subject through study or experience.
To learn. A general verb for acquiring knowledge or skills.
While learning Japanese, I became familiar with the culture as well.
To deepen one's knowledge. Used when you already have some familiarity and want to enhance it.
To acquire (a skill or knowledge); literally 'to attach to one's body'. Emphasizes practical mastery.
I became more familiar with economics through this book.
プログラミングを身につけるのに時間がかかった。
It took time to become familiar with programming.