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付き合い
tsukiai
Description
「付き合い」は、友だちや会社の人と会ったり、話したり、一緒に何かをしたりする関係のことです。
"付き合い" refers to the relationships where you meet, talk, or do things together with friends or coworkers.
仕事や友だちとの付き合いは大切ですが、時々つかれることもあります。
Work and friend 付き合い are important, but sometimes they can be tiring.
Meanings
付き合いtsukiai
social relationship; association with people
彼とは長い付き合いです。
I've known him for a long time.
付き合いtsukiai
socializing done out of obligation or courtesy
仕事の付き合いで飲みに行きました。
We went out drinking for work-related reasons.
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Notes
- Etymology
noun from 付き合う (to associate with), 付く (attach) + 合う (mutually).
- Nuance
often implies social obligation, like drinks or events you attend to keep good relations.
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