顔なじみ
Meanings
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noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
Refers to someone you know by sight and have a casual relationship with, but not necessarily a close friend. Often used in the phrase 顔なじみになる (to become acquainted).
He and I are already acquainted.
I ran into a familiar face from the neighborhood.
Usage patterns
- 〈人〉と顔なじみになるto become a familiar face to someone
After meeting every morning, I became a familiar face to the shop staff.
- 顔なじみの〈場所〉a place where one is a familiar face (regular)
This cafe is a place where I'm a familiar face.