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親和 (しんわ) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
Freq. Frequency Top 20,000 Conjugation Meanings 1
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
friendship ; fellowship ; affinity
Refers to a close, harmonious relationship or affinity, often in formal, literary, or scientific contexts. Can be used as a noun or with する to mean 'to become friendly' or 'to have an affinity for'.
This substance has a high affinity for water.
Kanji 親 parent, intimacy, relative 和 harmony, Japanese style, peace Similar words 友ゆう 好こう 友好 is more common for 'friendship' between nations or groups, while 親和 often implies a deeper, inherent affinity or harmony.
親しん 睦ぼく 親睦 emphasizes mutual goodwill and social bonding, often in organized gatherings; 親和 is broader and can refer to natural affinity.
Etymology From 親 (close, intimate) and 和 (harmony, peace). The combination conveys a sense of close, harmonious connection.
