親近

しんきん

Meanings

1. Noun, する verb, Intransitive bonding; becoming closer; developing an affinity; familiarity
2. Noun close relation; close relative; close friend
3. personal retainer; personal attendant; close aide

Kanji

• 親 parent. Read as シン.
• 近 near. Read as キン.

Words containing 親近

• 親近感 (しんきんかん) affinity
• 親近者 (しんきんしゃ) close relative

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