顔見知り

かおみしり
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A person you recognize by face; an acquaintance you know casually but not closely.

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Examples

隣のアパートの人とは顔見知りだが、あまり話さない。

I'm acquainted with the person in the next apartment, but we don't talk much.

飲み会で顔見知りに偶然会った。

I ran into an acquaintance at the drinking party.

顔見知り程度の関係なら、深い相談はしないほうがいい。

If someone is only a casual acquaintance, it's better not to discuss deep personal matters.

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