相あい知しる

godan verb (-ru)

know each other; be acquainted

Describes mutual acquaintance between people. Often used in contexts where two parties come to know each other.

• 私わたしたちは長ながい間あいだ相あい知しっている仲なかです。

  We have known each other for a long time.

• 彼かれらは仕し事ごとを通つうじて相あい知しるようになった。

  They came to know each other through work.

godan verb (-ru)

love each other; exchange vows

Implies a deeper mutual understanding and affection, sometimes used in romantic or marital contexts. The 'exchange vows' nuance is rare and literary.

• 二人ふたりは深ふかく相あい知しり、結けっ婚こんを誓ちかい合あった。

  The two came to know each other deeply and pledged to marry.