親しい
したしい
shitashii
JLPT N3adjectiveVocabularyLevel 26 - JLPT N3
Quick answer
親しい (したしい (shitashii)) means "Close". Use this page for pronunciation, example sentences, and related kanji.
Meaning
Close
Also : Familiar · Friendly · Friend
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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.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Verb dictionary/nai form] + ように～ように (you ni) - So that
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことにする～ことにする (koto ni suru) - Decide to
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことになる～ことになる (koto ni naru) - It has been decided that
- [Noun/Verb te-form] + ばかり～ばかり (bakari) - Only / Nothing but
- [Verb/Adjective plain form] + はずだ～はずだ (hazu da) - Should be / It is expected
Last updated Jul 22, 2026
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