Japanese

しむ

したしむ
Meaning: to be familiar with; to get used to; to associate with
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Affirmative Negative
Present 親しむ 親しまない
Polite 親しみます 親しみません
Past 親しんだ 親しまなかった
Polite + Past 親しみました 親しみませんでした
Te-form 親しんで 親しまなくて
Potential 親しめる 親しめない
Passive 親しまれる 親しまれない
Causative 親しませる 親しませない
Causative + Passive 親しまされる 親しまされない
Imperative 親しめ 親しむな

Handwriting

親
し
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Example sentences

The children quickly became familiar with the new teacher.
その寺は、通称「苔寺」として親しまれている。
That temple is popularly known as 'Kokedera'.
江戸時代には、みずからという昆布菓子が親しまれていた。
In the Edo period, a kelp confectionery called 'mizukara' was popular.
その古い聖堂は、町のシンボルとして親しまれている。
The old cathedral is loved as a symbol of the town.
この公園は、老若男女を問わず多くの人に親しまれている。
This park is loved by people of all ages, regardless of gender.
ここは市民の憩いの場として親しまれている
This place is cherished as a place of relaxation for citizens.
この劇場は、長年オペラの殿堂として親しまれてきた。
This theater has long been loved as a sanctuary for opera.
鶴亀は、古くから長寿の象徴として親しまれている。
Cranes and turtles have been loved as symbols of longevity since ancient times.
彼は毎日筆硯に親しむ
He devotes himself to writing every day.
彼は若い頃から翰墨に親しんできた
He has been familiar with literature since he was young.

Usage Notes

Implies forming a close connection or becoming accustomed to something or someone.

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