懇意(こんい)

こんい
noun, na-adjective
friendship; intimacy; close acquaintance
formalsociety
1. friendship; intimacy; close acquaintance
A close, friendly relationship, especially one built over time through mutual interaction. Often used with the na-adjective pattern 懇意な or the pattern 懇意にする.
あの人(ひと)とは懇意(こんい)にしている。
I'm on close terms with that person.
社長(しゃちょう)とは長年(ながねん)懇意(こんい)にさせていただいている。
I have been on close terms with the company president for many years.
懇意(こんい)にしている取引先(とりひきさき)から紹介(しょうかい)を受(う)けた。
I received an introduction from a business partner I'm close with.

Usage

Somewhat formal, often used in business and social contexts. The most common pattern is 懇意(こんい)にする / 懇意(こんい)にしている (to be on close terms). Also used as a na-adjective: 懇意(こんい)な間柄(あいだがら) (a close relationship).

Common collocations

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Added 2026.3.14 15:28 · Revised 2026.9.4 9:35
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