“Intimate” in Japanese
Short answer
Intimate in Japanese is “心安い” (kokoroyasui). Full meaning: intimate, carefree, familiar, friendly.
Other ways to say “Intimate” in Japanese
近しい
chikashii intimate, close
仲睦まじい
nakamutsumajii harmonious, intimate
ちかしい
chikashii intimate, close
心やすい
kokoroyasui intimate, carefree, familiar, friendly
こころやすい
kokoroyasui intimate, carefree, familiar, friendly
密接
missetsu close (relationship, connection, etc.), intimate, near; being in close proximity, being adjacent
インティメート
intimeeto intimate
親しい
shitashii close (e.g. friend), familiar, friendly, intimate; familiar (e.g. story), well-known (to one); close (relatives), closely related
仲むつまじい
nakamutsumajii harmonious, intimate
仲いい
nakaii close, intimate, on good terms
懇ろ
nengoro kind, courteous, hospitable, warmly respectful; intimate
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