(きんみつ)

きんみつな
adjective
close; tight; intimate
1. close; tight; intimate
describes a relationship, connection, or cooperation that is closely knit and well-coordinated
両国(りょうこく)緊密(きんみつ)関係(かんけい)にある。
The two countries have a close relationship.
各部署(かくぶしょ)緊密(きんみつ)連携(れんけい)して対応(たいおう)した。
Each department coordinated closely to respond.
緊密(きんみつ)情報交換(じょうほうこうかん)(つう)じて信頼(しんらい)()まれた。
Trust was built through close information sharing.

Describes connections that are tightly woven and well-maintained. Most commonly used for organizational, diplomatic, or professional relationships rather than personal emotional closeness.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 緊密(きんみつ)関係(かんけい): close relationship
  • 緊密(きんみつ)連携(れんけい): close cooperation
  • 緊密(きんみつ)協力(きょうりょく)する: to cooperate closely
  • 緊密(きんみつ)連絡(れんらく): close communication
  • 緊密(きんみつ)協議(きょうぎ): close consultation

SIMILAR WORDS:

  • 親密(しんみつ)な: intimate, close — used for personal relationships and emotional closeness between individuals
  • 密接(みっせつ)な: closely connected — emphasizes inseparable linkage between things or concepts, often used abstractly
  • (した)しい: friendly, close — casual and warm, used for personal friendships

REGISTER:
Formal. Common in news, diplomacy, business, and official statements. Rarely used in casual conversation.