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N3 Noun

親類(しんるい)relation, kin

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    All people in one's extended family, including those not directly related to them by blood.

    1. Noun

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      relative, relation, kin

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    親類 【しんるい】

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      (ねこ)とライオンは親類(しんるい)です。

      Cats and lions are relatives.

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      親類(しんるい)である従兄弟(いとこ)叔父(おじ)さんと仲良(なかよ)くする。

      To get along with relatives such as cousins and uncles.

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      (ちち)葬式(そうしき)(ひさ)しぶりに親類(しんるい)(たち)(かお)()わせる(こと)となった。

      I had the opportunity to meet relatives again at my father's funeral after a long time.

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      姿(すがた)()()いを()れば(おおかみ)(いぬ)親類(しんるい)であることは一目瞭然(いちもくりょうぜん)です。

      It is clear at a glance that wolves and dogs are relatives when you observe their appearance and behavior.

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      親類(しんるい)不幸(ふこう)があったと()き、(ただ)ちに出張(しゅっちょう)(さき)海外(かいがい)から本国(ほんごく)(かえ)ることにしました。

      I heard that a relative had a misfortune, so I immediately decided to return to my home country from my overseas business trip.

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