1.
friendly relations; fellowship; cordiality; getting to know each other
Warm, cordial interaction aimed at building personal connections. Most commonly seen in compound forms like 懇親会 (social gathering).
懇親会に参加する。
To attend a social gathering.
懇親を深めるために食事会を開いた。
We held a dinner party to deepen our friendly relations.
学会の後、参加者どうしの懇親を図る場が設けられた。
After the academic conference, an opportunity was set up for attendees to build friendly connections.
Most frequently encountered in the compound 懇親会 (social gathering, mixer), which is a standard event in Japanese business, academic, and organizational life. These gatherings typically involve food and drinks and are designed for networking and relationship-building.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 懇親会: social gathering, mixer, reception
- 懇親を深める: to deepen friendly relations
- 懇親を図る: to promote fellowship
- 懇親パーティー: friendship party
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 親睦: friendship, amity — very similar meaning; often interchangeable (親睦会 is nearly synonymous with 懇親会)
- 交流: exchange, interaction — broader and more neutral; covers cultural, academic, and international exchanges
REGISTER:
Formal. Used in business, academic, and organizational contexts. Not typically used in casual conversation.