speaking terms

Noun

plural plural-only

A slight acquaintance, allowing for the exchange of salutations and general remarks.

Japanese Meaning

お互いに挨拶や軽い会話ができる程度の、形式的な付き合いの知り合い / ほんのり顔見知り程度の関係

Although they had only met once at a seminar, they were still on speaking terms.

彼らはセミナーで一度会っただけだったが、挨拶を交わせる程度の付き合いは続いていた。

Sense（1）

A slight acquaintance, allowing for the exchange of salutations and general remarks.