1.
to become familiar with; to get used to
To gradually become accustomed to a new environment, person, or situation over time.
この土地にすっかり馴染んだ。
I've completely gotten used to this area.
新しい職場に馴染むのに時間がかかった。
It took time to get used to the new workplace.
子供たちはすぐに新しい先生に馴染んだ。
The children quickly warmed up to the new teacher.
2.
to fit in; to blend in; to suit
For something to harmonize well with its surroundings, or for a quality or concept to be compatible with something.
この色は部屋に馴染む。
This color blends in with the room.
革のかばんは使ううちに手に馴染んでくる。
A leather bag gradually molds to your hand as you use it.
この提案は日本の商習慣に馴染まない。
This proposal doesn't fit with Japanese business customs.
馴染む is an intransitive godan verb.
ASPECT (ている):
馴染んでいる describes the resulting state of being accustomed or fitting in well.
PARTICLE PATTERNS:
- [place/person]に馴染む — to get used to; to blend into
- [noun]に馴染まない — to not suit; to be incompatible with
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 土地に馴染む (get used to a place)
- 手に馴染む (fit the hand, feel natural in hand)
- 肌に馴染む (suit the skin)
Often written in kana as なじむ. The related noun 馴染み means "familiarity" or "a regular (customer)." The expression 顔馴染み means "familiar face" or "acquaintance."