久闊
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Meanings
1
long silence; long neglect of correspondence
Literary noun used in formal or old-fashioned contexts to express that one has not met or written to someone for a long time. Often appears in set phrases like 久闊を叙する (to exchange greetings after a long separation).
Exchange greetings after a long silence through New Year's cards.
The phrase 久闊を叙する is used as a greeting to someone you haven't met in a long time.
Expressions
- 久闊を叙するapologize for a long silence; express regret for neglecting a friendship