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親しむ
shitashimu
Description
「親しむ」は、何かや誰かに近づいて、なかよくなったり、楽しんだりすることを表す言葉です。
"親しむ" means to get close to someone or something, becoming friendly or enjoying it.
自然や本、音楽など、いろいろなものに親しむことができます。
You can 親しむ various things like nature, books, and music.
Meanings
親しむshitashimu
to become familiar with; to enjoy closely
子どもの時から本に親しんでいます。
I've been familiar with books since I was a child.
親しむshitashimu
to grow close to; to befriend
クラスの友だちと親しむようになった。
I started getting close to my classmates.
Related words
Notes
- Nuance
often used with に (〜に親しむ) for building a warm, ongoing familiarity with things or nature.
- Form
godan verb; 親しむ → 親しみ (masu-stem, also a noun meaning 'affection/familiarity').
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