English–Japanese

“socializing” in Japanese

Japanese

Also社交 (shakō) · 付き合い (tsukiai)

Pronunciation

Romajikōsai

Example

人と交際することは大切です。hito to kō sai su ru ko to wa tai setsu de su

Associating with people is important.

Illustration for 交際 (socializing)

How to say “socializing” in Japanese

“Socializing” in Japanese is 交際 (kōsai).

Describes spending time with others while building and maintaining a personal relationship.

Full entry for 交際: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 交際

地域の人々との交際を通して、新しい考え方を学びます。chi iki no hito bito to no kō sai o tō shi te atara shi i kanga e kata o mana bi ma su

I learn new ways of thinking through socializing with people in my community.

Tips for using 交際

  • The verb 交際する (kōsai suru) can mean dating or being in a romantic relationship, while the noun also describes broader social interaction.

Other Japanese words for “socializing”

彼は社交を楽しみます。kare wa sha kō o tano shi mi ma su

He enjoys socializing.

友達との付き合いは楽しいです。tomo dachi to no tsu ki a i wa tano shi i de su

Socializing with friends is fun.

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