How to Say ‘An acquaintance's; of an acquaintance’ in Japanese
知り合いの
shiriai no
[shee-ree-ah-ee noh]
💬 Usage Tip: 知り合い means acquaintance, and 知り合いの会社 means an acquaintance's company by adding の. This pattern works the same with people: 友だちの会社。
Phrase Breakdown
知り合い
shiriai
[shee-ree-ah-ee]
acquaintance; someone you know
A person you know, but usually not as closely as a friend.
知り合いの会社を紹介してもらいました。
I was introduced to an acquaintance's company.
の
no
[noh]
of
A particle showing possession or relationship.
知り合いの話は参考になります。
An acquaintance's story is helpful.
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