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.
あの人とは懇意にしている。
I'm on close terms with that person.
社長とは長年懇意にさせていただいている。
I have been on close terms with the company president for many years.
懇意にしている取引先から紹介を受けた。
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 懇意にする / 懇意にしている (to be on close terms). Also used as a na-adjective: 懇意な間柄 (a close relationship).
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 懇意にしている (to be on close terms)
- 懇意にさせていただく (to have the privilege of being close with — humble)
- 懇意な間柄 (a close relationship)
- 懇意な仲 (close friendship)