知合い
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Base noun form. Derived from verb 『知る』 (shiru, 'to know') and 『合う』 (au, 'to fit / Match'), indicating a person you know casually. Used as a standalone noun in sentences like 『彼は私の知合いです』 (kare wa watashi no shiriai desu, 'He is my acquaintance.').
Theme
At a local community event, User and their friend Ken discuss meeting new people and expanding their social circles.
知合い
しりあい
acquaintance
People & IdentityFamily & Personal Relationships
Memory Hook
Imagine meeting someone you 'know' (知る shiru) and 'fit' (合う au) with casually — they're an acquaintance! 'Know-fit' → 知合い (shiriai, 'acquaintance').
Cultural Note
In Japan, social relationships are often categorized by closeness. 『知合い』 (shiriai, 'acquaintance') refers to someone you know but aren't close friends with, common in work or community settings.
Forms
Base: 知合いBase noun form. Derived from verb 『知る』 (shiru, 'to know') and 『合う』 (au, 'to fit / Match'), indicating a person you know casually. Used as a standalone noun in sentences like 『彼は私の知合いです』 (kare wa watashi no shiriai desu, 'He is my acquaintance.').