Friendship/Love Relationship Phrases

Let's talk about friendship and love relationships, using unique phrases!

to hit it off: 気が合う
Mary and I hit it off from the minute we met, and we have stayed best friends since then.

to speak the same language: うまが合う
We come from similar backgrounds, so we speak the same language.

close-knit: 密接な
I am fortunate to have a close-knit social circle.

like two peas in a pod: よく似ている
Jack and I always crave the same food; we're like two peas in a pod!

be on the same page: 共通認識を持つ
We try to have frequent discussions so that we are on the same page.

to know someone inside out: 誰かを知り尽くす
Since I've known him since kindergarten, I know him inside out.

to build a bridge: 友情のかけ橋を築く
I hope to build a bridge between the two cultures by talking to both communities.

to ditch someone: (デート・予定を)すっぽかす
John and I, we were supposed to have dinner together tonight, but he ditched me for some other girl! I'm so upset.

Be an item: 交際中
I didn’t know Ken and Mary were an item; in fact, I thought they hated each other.

Have the hots for: (誰かに)すごく惹かれている
I can tell he has the hots for the new girl in school. He’s been literally stalking her since the moment she came.

Walk out on: フる
I can’t believe he walked out on me and found a new girl in two days!

Pop the question: プロポーズする
Tie the knot: 結婚する
Has he popped the question yet? It’s been 7 years and yesterday was her birthday. I really hope they tie the knot soon.

On the rocks: 倦怠期、上手くいっていない
The two seems to be on the rocks recently, and I’m afraid they’ll call off their wedding.

Fix someone up: 誰かを紹介する
Can you fix me up with one of your friends? I really need a boyfriend right now!

summer fling: ひと夏の恋
I thought I would see him even after summer break ended, but we gradually fell out of love; I guess it was just a summer fling.