N2
うちとける (uchitokeru)
打ち解ける
to open one's heart, to become friendly, to relax
💡 Nuance & Usage:
To become less reserved, more relaxed and informal with someone, moving from a formal or tense state to a more comfortable and open one. Often used with the particle 「に」.
📝 Example Sentences
彼はどんな人ともすぐに打ち解けることができる。
He can quickly become friendly with anyone.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "打ち解ける"!
最初は緊張していたが、すぐにみんなと_______た。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 緊張がほぐれて、親しくなるという意味で「打ち解けた」が適切です。
English: 「打ち解けた」 is appropriate here, meaning to relax and become friendly.
English: 「打ち解けた」 is appropriate here, meaning to relax and become friendly.
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