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懇意になる (こんいになる) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
Meanings 1
expression, godan verb (-ru)
become acquainted ; get to know ; become close
Describes the process of becoming familiar or intimate with someone, often through repeated interaction. Slightly formal; common in business or social contexts.
に
なる
の
は
良よ
い
こと
だ
。
It's good to become friendly with your neighbors.
Kanji 懇 sociable, kind, courteous Similar words 親した しくなる More casual and common for becoming friendly; 懇意になる implies a deeper, more established relationship, often in formal or business settings.
知し り 合あ う Means to get to know someone, but without the nuance of intimacy; 懇意になる suggests a closer bond.
Etymology Phrase consisting of 懇意 (familiarity, intimacy) + になる (to become). 懇意 is a Sino-Japanese word (kango) using the kanji 懇 (sincere, kind) and 意 (mind, thought).
