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VocabJLPT N4

acquaintance

Noun

Definitions

1. acquaintance

A noun referring to someone you know or are acquainted with, but who is not necessarily a close friend. It describes a person you have met and recognize but with whom you do not share a deep personal relationship.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

If you run into any acquaintances, please give them my regards.

Sentence 2

I heard that story from an acquaintance — is it true?

Sentence 3

Those two are clearly more than just acquaintances!

Sentence 4

Hmm, is it really true that the more acquaintances you have, the happier you are?

Sentence 5

I ran into an old acquaintance at the station — what a surprise!