親しい
したしい
shitashii
adjectiveVocabularyLevel 26 - JLPT N3

Quick answer

親しい (したしい (shitashii)) means "close". Use the page for pronunciation and example sentences.

Meaning

close

Also : friend) · familiar · friendly · close (e.g. · close (e.g. friend)

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Meaning ·

The word 親しい (したしい) means 'intimate'. Think of each kanji component contributing to the overall meaning of intimate.

Example Sentences

彼は私の親しい友達です。

かれはわたしのしたしいともだちです。

He is a close friend of mine.

彼女とは子供の頃から親しい。

かのじょとはこどものころからしたしい。

I have been close with her since childhood.

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