親密(しんみつ)

しんみつ
na-adjective
intimate, close
emotion
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

Related Words

Synonym: 親(した)しい (close, familiar (everyday))
Compare: 友好的(ゆうこうてき) (friendly)
Compare: 緊密(きんみつ)な (close)
general
Added 2026.2.28 10:20 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01
14000/14140_shinmitsu