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acquaintance
彼女は大学時代の知り合いで久しぶりに会った。
She's an acquaintance from college days and I met her after a long time.
知り合いの紹介でこの仕事を見つけることができた。
I was able to find this job through an introduction from an acquaintance.
知り合いが少ない町に引っ越すのは少し不安だ。
I'm a bit anxious about moving to a town where I have few acquaintances.