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2006.02.28(Review of 2000.09.06 edition)
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ACQUAINTANCE 知り合い
- An acquaintance is someone you know, but with whom your relationship is not as close as with a friend.
- acquaintance とは、知っているけれども、友達ほど親しい関係ではない人をいいます。
- a: Who's that man over there?
b: I forget his name. He's a business acquaintance of my husband's. - In Japan, it's a tradition to send New Year's cards to family, friends, and acquaintances.
- a: Do you know a good lawyer?
b: I have an acquaintance who's a very good lawyer. Would you like her phone number?
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