親睦

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 親睦 is read しんぼく and means friendly, harmonious relations among people.
• Basic usage: Use expressions such as 親睦を深める for growing closer through gatherings or interaction.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Friendship and fellowship within a group
  • 友情 focuses on friendship between people; 親睦 focuses on friendly relations among members of a group.
  • 親睦会 means a gathering intended to strengthen those relations.