旧交 (きゅうこう) Japanese meaning | KotomoraFreq.FrequencyTop 100,000 Meanings
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noun
old friendship; long-standing acquaintance
Refers to a friendship or relationship from the past, often rekindled or remembered. Common in set phrases like 旧交を温める (to renew an old friendship).
mingle, mixing, association
好fond, pleasing, like something Similar words
- 旧友
旧友 refers to an old friend (person), while 旧交 refers to the friendship or relationship itself.
- 交友
交友 is a general term for friendship or companionship, not necessarily old or past.
Etymology
Compound of 旧 (old, former) and 交 (intercourse, relationship). The meaning is transparent from its components.
