親密(しんみつ)

しんみつ
adjective-na
intimate, close
1. intimate, close, familiar
Describes a relationship characterized by closeness, trust, and deep mutual understanding. Used for personal relationships, diplomatic ties, and organizational connections.
二人(ふたり)は親密(しんみつ)な関係(かんけい)だ。
The two have an intimate relationship.
両国(りょうこく)の親密(しんみつ)な関係(かんけい)は長(なが)い歴史(れきし)がある。
The close relationship between the two countries has a long history.
仕事(しごと)を通(とお)じて、次第(しだい)に親密(しんみつ)さが増(ま)していった。
Through working together, their closeness gradually grew.

USAGE:
親密(しんみつ) is more formal than 親(した)しい (close, familiar) and is typically used for describing relationships rather than modifying people directly. It emphasizes the depth and mutual nature of closeness.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 親密(しんみつ)な関係(かんけい): intimate/close relationship
  • 親密(しんみつ)さ: intimacy, closeness
  • 親密(しんみつ)になる: to become close/intimate
  • 親密(しんみつ)な交流(こうりゅう): close exchange/interaction
  • 親密(しんみつ)度(ど): degree of closeness
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