旧知
0%
Log in to evaluate your pronunciation.
No feedback yet. Please speak to see your results.
Base noun form. Can refer to a person (old friend) or the state of an old friendship. Used in phrases like 『旧知の仲』 (kyuuchi no naka, 'relationship of old friends') to denote long-standing familiarity.
Theme
User meets Takeshi, an old friend from high school, at a café in Osaka and they reminisce about their past.
旧知
きゅうち
old friend / old friendship
People & IdentityFamily & Personal Relationships
Memory Hook
To remember 『旧知』 (kyuuchi, 'old friend'), think of 'cue' (like a cue for an old memory) and 'chee' (sounds like 'cheer' from a friend). 'Cue-cheer' → 旧知 (kyuuchi, 'old friend').
Cultural Note
In Japanese culture, long-term friendships are highly valued. The term 『旧知』 (kyuuchi, 'old friend') is often used in formal or literary contexts to describe deep, enduring bonds, reflecting the importance of loyalty and history in relationships.
Forms
Base: 旧知Base noun form. Can refer to a person (old friend) or the state of an old friendship. Used in phrases like 『旧知の仲』 (kyuuchi no naka, 'relationship of old friends') to denote long-standing familiarity.