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VocabJLPT N3

acquaintance

Noun

Definitions

1. friend
2. acquaintance

This noun refers to an acquaintance, someone you know but who is not quite close enough to be called a friend. It sits between a stranger and a close friend in terms of social relationship, and is commonly used in formal and everyday speech.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

I really want to see my acquaintance and apologize in person.

Sentence 2

Even with someone you know, I still expect them to keep their word.

Sentence 3

The contact at our client company is also an acquaintance of mine.

Sentence 4

I'll get in touch with someone I know ahead of time.

Sentence 5

I recently got an interview through an acquaintance.