知人
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Base noun form. Refers to a person you know, but not intimately; often used in formal or casual contexts. Example: 『彼は私の知人です』 (kare wa watashi no chijin desu, 'He is my acquaintance').
Theme
At a café, User and their coworker Yumi chat about weekend plans and social connections.
知人
ちじん
acquaintance
People & IdentityFamily & Personal Relationships
Memory Hook
Imagine a 'chee' (知 chi sounds like 'chee') and a 'new' (人 jin sounds like 'new') person you just met — a 'chee-new' acquaintance! 'Chee-new' → 知人 (chijin, 'acquaintance').
Cultural Note
In Japan, 『知人』 (chijin, 'acquaintance') is a common term used in social contexts to refer to someone you know but aren't close friends with. It's often used in formal settings or when introducing people.
Forms
Base: 知人Base noun form. Refers to a person you know, but not intimately; often used in formal or casual contexts. Example: 『彼は私の知人です』 (kare wa watashi no chijin desu, 'He is my acquaintance').