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慣れ親しむ

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 慣れ親しむ

なれ親しむ
馴れ親しむ
なれしたしむ
Godan verb
Intransitive
Freq #16832
1

to become familiar with and cherish; to get to know and love

Examples
今まで慣れ親しんできた生活習慣を捨てると言うのは、本当に大変なことだ。
It's really hard to turn your back on your way of life.

Kanji in this Word

14 strokes
Frequency: 1177
JLPT N2
Grade 5

Meanings

accustomed
get used to
become experienced

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
カン
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
な.れる
な.らす
16 strokes
Frequency: 406
JLPT N3
Grade 2

Meanings

parent
intimacy
relative
familiarity
dealer (cards)

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
シン
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
おや
おや-
した.しい
した.しむ
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
ちか
のり
13 strokes
Grade 9

Meanings

get used to
experienced
tamed

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ジュン
シュン
クン
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
な.れる
な.らす
したが.う
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