Meanings
Noun
1. acquaintance
Kanji used
know
come together
Pitch accent
りあい
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Examples (37 in total)
Are you acquainted with that man?
I got to know him.
We've known each other since we were children.
He is acquainted with the mayor.
We've known each other since childhood.
He is acquainted with my wife.
How did you get to know that person?
We have known each other for many years now.
How did you get to know Mary?
I've known Mr. Smith for many years.
I've known Jim since I was a child.
How long have you known Jim Robinson?
I've got acquainted with him since then.
Are you acquainted with the man?
I got acquainted with him last night.
She is more of an acquaintance than a friend.
How did you get to know her?
How did you come to know that gentleman?
I am acquainted with the chairman of that club.
He became acquainted with the actor.
Where did you meet Tom?
I have known her for five years.
I know the photographer who took this picture.
Did you come across anyone you know on your way here?
How did you come to know such a wonderful girl?
I got acquainted with my wife at a party.
He is not really a friend, just an acquaintance.
The people in the room all know one another.
Beth was looking forward to meeting him, but he never showed up.
Do any of the Japanese women you know smoke?
I met him through Lee.
Mr. White and I aren't friends. We're just acquaintances.
Among my acquaintances are many Japanese-speaking Americans.
We had known the painter before he became famous.
I have known John since 1976.
I have been acquainted with her for more than 20 years.
Through him I got acquainted with the big names of the town.