English–Japanese
“friendliness” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajiaiso
Example
店員は愛想がいいです。ten in wa ai so ga i i de su
The store clerk is friendly.
How to say “friendliness” in Japanese
“Friendliness” in Japanese is 愛想 (aiso).
Refers to the outward warmth and pleasant attitude that helps another person feel comfortable in social interaction.
Example sentences with 愛想
彼女は初対面の人にも愛想を振りまきます。kano jo wa hatsu tai men no hito ni mo ai so o fu ri ma ki ma su
She actively shows friendliness even to people she has just met.
Tips for using 愛想
- English friendliness often suggests a personal quality, while 愛想 (aiso) can focus more specifically on the polite warmth displayed during an interaction.