English–Japanese
“relationship” in Japanese
How to say “relationship” in Japanese
“Relationship” in Japanese is 関係 (kankei).
Describes the link that connects people or things and shows how they relate to one another.
Example sentences with 関係
友だちとの関係は大切です。tomo da chi to no kan kei wa tai setsu de su
Relationships with friends are important.
先生との関係について母に話しました。sen sei to no kan kei ni tsu i te haha ni hana shi ma shi ta
I talked to my mother about my relationship with my teacher.
Tips for using 関係
- The Japanese noun 関係 (kankei) applies to links between facts and events as well as people, so it often means connection rather than a personal relationship.
Other Japanese words for “relationship”
私たちは仲がいいです。watashi ta chi wa naka ga i i de su
We have a good relationship.
二人の間柄は良いです。futa ri no aida gara wa yo i de su
Their relationship is good.