1.
sociable; good at keeping company; willing to go along with others
Describes someone who readily joins social activities, accepts invitations, and is easy to spend time with. Highly valued in Japanese workplace and social culture.
Usage
A compliment in Japanese social culture, where willingness to join group activities (especially after-work drinking) is valued. The opposite is 付き合いが悪い (unsociable, reluctant to join). The noun 付き合い alone means "social relations" or "company."
Common collocations
- 付き合いがいい人 (a sociable person)
- 付き合いが悪い (unsociable; a poor sport about joining in)
- 付き合いで飲む (to drink to be sociable)
Cultural note
In Japanese workplace culture, 付き合い (social obligation/keeping company) is an important concept. Being 付き合いがいい helps build relationships, while being 付き合いが悪い can be seen as standoffish.