How to say "relations" in Japanese

• 交わりまじわりCommon
  nounCovers 'relations' in the sense of personal association or fellowship — one's dealings and acquaintance with other people. Best for human relationships and social intercourse rather than business or official ties.
• 交渉こうしょうJLPT N1approx.Common
  nounCovers 'relations' as dealings or connections, especially practical ties such as business or diplomatic relations. Its core sense is negotiation, so choose it when the relationship involves transactional or official interaction.
  哲学者てつがくしゃは世間せけんとあまり交渉こうしょうを持もたない傾向けいこうがある。↗

  Philosophers tend to have little contact with the outside world.

Use 「交わり」 for personal fellowship or association with people, and 交渉 for dealings, connections, or negotiations in business or diplomatic contexts.

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• 交わりまじわりacquaintance
• 親戚関係しんせきかんけいrelations
• 縁辺えんぺんedge
• 交渉こうしょうconnection
• 間あいだrelations (between)
• 渡りわたりcontact