WORD DETAIL
懇意
こんい
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Study notes
1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning
- Structure:
懇意, readこんい, denotes an established friendly relationship between people who know each other well. - Basic usage: It describes friendly relations with a neighborhood doctor or shop owner.
2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions
- An established friendly relationship
- It suggests an established relationship of friendly contact, not a single courteous encounter.