1.
socializing, social interaction, social life
The act of interacting with others in social settings, or the sphere of social activities and gatherings. Often used as a prefix in compound expressions.
社交の場に出る。
To attend a social gathering.
彼は社交的な性格で、誰とでもすぐ仲良くなる。
He has a sociable personality and quickly becomes friends with anyone.
社交ダンスを習い始めてから、交友関係が広がった。
Since I started learning ballroom dancing, my circle of friends has expanded.
USAGE:
Often used as a prefix in compounds. 社交的 (sociable) is the most common derivative. 社交ダンス (ballroom dancing, literally "social dance") is a well-known compound.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 社交的: sociable, outgoing
- 社交ダンス: ballroom dancing
- 社交の場: social gathering/occasion
- 社交辞令: polite formality, social pleasantry