“Familiar” in Japanese
Short answer
Familiar in Japanese is “馴染み深い” (najimibukai). Full meaning: (very) familiar, well-acquainted.
Other ways to say “Familiar” in Japanese
親しい
shitashii close (e.g. friend), familiar, friendly, intimate; familiar (e.g. story), well-known (to one); close (relatives), closely related
気安い
kiyasui relaxed, familiar, easy to access, friendly
使い魔
tsukaima familiar (spirit or otherwise magical creature which aids a magician or sorcerer), familiar spirit
心安い
kokoroyasui intimate, carefree, familiar, friendly
なじみ深い
najimibukai (very) familiar, well-acquainted
ファミリア
famiria familiar
来付け
kitsuke familiar, favourite, regular
お馴染み
onajimi familiar, well-known, regular (e.g. customer), favourite, favorite; old acquaintance, old friend, (a) regular, regular customer
聞き慣れた
kikinareta familiar
親い
shitashii close (e.g. friend), familiar, friendly, intimate; familiar (e.g. story), well-known (to one); close (relatives), closely related
きやす
kiyasu relaxed, familiar, easy to access, friendly
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