English–Japanese
“be familiar with” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajishitashimu
Example
子どもたちは自然に親しみます。ko do mo ta chi wa shi zen ni shita shi mi ma su
Children become familiar with nature.
How to say “be familiar with” in Japanese
“Be familiar with” in Japanese is 親しむ (shitashimu).
Expresses the process of becoming comfortable with something or someone through continued contact and a sense of closeness.
Example sentences with 親しむ
地域の歴史に親しむ機会を、学校が作っています。chi iki no reki shi ni shita shi mu ki kai o gak kō ga tsuku tte i ma su
The school is creating opportunities for students to become familiar with local history.
Tips for using 親しむ
- Japanese uses this verb with nature, books, music, and other subjects when contact with them develops familiarity and personal closeness.