旧知
きゅうち
kyuuchi
JLPT N1nounVocabularyLevel 85 - JLPT N1
Quick answer
旧知 (きゅうち (kyuuchi)) means "Old friend". The reading is きゅうち (kyuuchi). Audio pronunciation and kanji breakdown are below.
Meaning
Old friend
Also : longtime acquaintance
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Example Sentences
旧知の仲である二人は、再会を喜んだ。
きゅうちのなかであるふたりは、さいかいをよろこんだ。
The two old acquaintances were delighted to reunite.
旧知の友人に久しぶりに連絡した。
きゅうちのゆうじんにひさしぶりにれんらくした。
I contacted an old acquaintance after a long time.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + に際して～に際して (ni saishite) - On the occasion of
- [Noun] + をもとに(して)～をもとに (wo moto ni) - Based on
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + にあたって～にあたって (ni atatte) - When doing; Upon
- [Verb/Adjective/Noun] + にしろ/にせよ～にしろ／にせよ (ni shiro/ni seyo) - Even if; Regardless of
- [Noun] + をめぐって～をめぐって (wo megutte) - Concerning; Over; Surrounding
Last updated Jul 22, 2026
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