Japanese word

付き合い

Pronunciation

Romajitsukiai

Meaning

  • nounsocializing

Example

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.

Illustration for 付き合い (socializing)

More examples

無理な付き合いは、長く続きません。mu ri na tsu ki a i wa naga ku tsuzu ki ma se n

Relationships that feel forced do not last long.

Core concept

Describes the social bond created when people spend time together and remain involved in one another's lives.

Common phrases

  • 付き合いがあるtsu ki a i ga a ru

    have a connection

  • 人との付き合いhito to no tsu ki a i

    socializing with people

  • 付き合いを続けるtsu ki a i o tsuzu ke ru

    continue a relationship

Similar words

交流kōryū: Contact and communication shared between people or groups.
交際kōsai: An ongoing relationship with people maintained through regular contact.
親交shinkō: A warm relationship between people who know and support each other well.

Definition in Japanese

人と親しく関わり、時間や行動をともにすること。hito to shita shi ku kaka wa ri ji kan ya kō dō o to mo ni su ru ko to

Word origin

付き合い (tsukiai) is the noun form of 付き合う (tsukiau), which combines 付く (tsuku, "to attach") and 合う (au, "to meet or fit together").

Usage tips

  • English learners often associate 付き合う (tsukiau) with dating, but 付き合い (tsukiai) commonly refers more broadly to social connection or time spent with others.

Other meanings

  • relationshipnoun
  • associationnoun

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