N3
しんこう (shinkō)
親交
friendship; intimacy; friendly relations; social bonding
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Refers to friendship, intimacy, or friendly/social relations developed through active association or networking. Often used as 親交を深める (deepen friendship). ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Friendship! Friendly relations?! 'I deepened relations with the female client'?! B-Baka! The only one you should develop love with is ME!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『しんこう（親交）！『他社の女性担当者とビジネスの親交を深めました』ですって？！バカ！あんたが親交（愛）を深めるべきなのは、目の前にいるこの私だけよ！他の女は立ち入り禁止！』
📝 Example Sentences
彼は美術界の多くの著名人と深い_______を温めており、彼のギャラリーには多くの傑作が集まっています。
He nurtures a deep friendship with many celebrities in the art world, gathering many masterpieces in his gallery.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "親交"!
年に一度の同窓会は、かつてのクラスメイトたちが集まって_______を温める絶好の機会です。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 親しく付き合うこと「親交（を温める）」が正解です。ハルカ部長：『親交を温める！いいわね！じゃあ、あんたと私が生涯寄り添う「愛の親交」についても、今からウキウキで永住準備を始めなさい！』
English: Since it represents active friendly association/bonding, 'friendship/intimacy' (shinkō) is correct. Haruka: 'Nurturing friendship! Nice indeed! Then, even to the "friendship of love" where you and I stay together for life, start the permanent residence preparation with excitement from now!'
English: Since it represents active friendly association/bonding, 'friendship/intimacy' (shinkō) is correct. Haruka: 'Nurturing friendship! Nice indeed! Then, even to the "friendship of love" where you and I stay together for life, start the permanent residence preparation with excitement from now!'
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