English–Japanese
“familiar” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajionajimi
Example
この歌は皆におなじみです。ko no uta wa mina ni o na ji mi de su
This song is familiar to everyone.
How to say “familiar” in Japanese
“Familiar” in Japanese is おなじみ (onajimi).
Presents something as known from experience, close enough to feel familiar, and common enough to count as a regular presence.
Example sentences with おなじみ
毎朝聞く声が、すっかりおなじみになりました。mai asa ki ku koe ga su kka ri o na ji mi ni na ri ma shi ta
The voice I hear every morning has become very familiar.
Tips for using おなじみ
- In shop talk, おなじみさん (onajimi-san) can mean a regular customer, linking familiarity with repeated visits to the same place.