adverb
Describes a close, familiar relationship or manner of interaction. Often used with verbs like 付き合う, 話す, or 知る.
See also: 親しい (したしい)
彼とは親しく付き合っている。
I have a close relationship with him.
親しく話し合う機会がなかった。
I didn't have a chance to talk intimately.
adverb
Used when referring to someone of higher status, emphasizing direct personal contact rather than through intermediaries. Often appears in formal or respectful contexts.
社長に親しくお目にかかる機会をいただきました。
I had the opportunity to meet the company president in person.
adverb
directly; first-hand
Emphasizes direct experience or knowledge, not through reports or hearsay. Common with verbs like 知る, 見る, or 経験する.
その問題を親しく経験した人の話を聞いた。
I heard the story from someone who experienced the problem first-hand.