Japanese word

人脈

Pronunciation

Romajijinmyaku

Meaning

  • nounpersonal connections

Example

彼は人脈が広いです。kare wa jin myaku ga hiro i de su

He has a wide network of personal connections.

Illustration for 人脈 (personal connections)

More examples

彼女は学生時代に築いた人脈を仕事に生かしています。kano jo wa gaku sei ji dai ni kizu i ta jin myaku o shi goto ni i ka shi te i ma su

She is using the connections she built in college for her work.

Core concept

It describes a network of people connected through personal, social, or professional relationships.

Common phrases

  • 人脈が広いjin myaku ga hiro i

    have a wide network

  • 人脈を広げるjin myaku o hiro ge ru

    expand one's network

  • 人脈を築くjin myaku o kizu ku

    build a network

  • 人脈を生かすjin myaku o i ka su

    leverage one's connections

Similar words

つてtsute: A personal connection through which help, information, or an introduction can be obtained.
コネkone: A personal connection used to gain influence or special access.
縁故enko: A relationship used to gain help or an advantage through family or personal ties.

Definition in Japanese

仕事や社会生活などでつながりのある人々との関係や、そのつながりの広がり。shi goto ya sha kai sei katsu na do de tsu na ga ri no a ru hito bito to no kan kei ya so no tsu na ga ri no hiro ga ri

Word origin

It combines 人 (jin, "person") and 脈 (myaku, "vein" or "pulse"), extending the idea of connected veins to a network of human relationships.

Usage tips

  • In Japanese business conversations, 人脈 (jinmyaku) often refers to a network that can provide introductions, information, or opportunities, not merely a list of acquaintances.

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