socialize in Japanese
socialize in Japanese is 交際, 付き合う, 応対 — socialize means to spend time with others in a friendly, informal way.
socialize in Japanese
交際
Pronounced: kōsai
(intransitive) To interact with others, especially personally, informally and off the clock rather than formally and officially.
付き合う
Pronounced: tsukiau
(intransitive) To interact with others, especially personally, informally and off the clock rather than formally and officially.
応対
Pronounced: ōtai
(intransitive) To interact with others, especially personally, informally and off the clock rather than formally and officially.
社交的
Pronounced: shakōteki
(intransitive) To interact with others, especially personally, informally and off the clock rather than formally and officially.
What does "socialize" mean?
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verb To spend time with others in a friendly, informal way.
"They like to socialize with neighbors on weekends."
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verb To teach someone, often without them realizing it, the norms and behavior expected in a society.
"Puppies need to be socialized early so they get used to people."
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verb To bring something under collective or state ownership.
"The new government moved to socialize the coal industry."
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socialize in a sentence
- They like to socialize with neighbors on weekends.
- It's hard to socialize with coworkers when you work remotely.
- Puppies need to be socialized early so they get used to people.
- The new government moved to socialize the coal industry.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "socialize" in Japanese?
"socialize" in Japanese is 交際, 付き合う, 応対. socialize means: To spend time with others in a friendly, informal way.
How do you pronounce 交際?
"socialize" in Japanese is 交際, pronounced "kōsai".
How do you use "socialize" in a sentence?
Example: "They like to socialize with neighbors on weekends." In Japanese, "socialize" is 交際, 付き合う, 応対.
Are there other ways to say "socialize" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 4 translations listed for "socialize": 交際, 付き合う, 応対, 社交的.
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