Translation guide
How to express the idea of becoming familiar with something or someone in Japanese, from initial acquaintance to deep understanding.
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.
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.
He is familiar with the latest technology.
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.