friend in Japanese
friend in Japanese is 友達, 友人, 朋友 — friend means a person you know well and like, and who is not a family member or romantic partner.
friend in Japanese
友達
Pronounced: tomodachi
友人
Pronounced: yuujin
朋友
Pronounced: hōyuu
仲間
Pronounced: nakama
A person with whom one is vaguely or indirectly acquainted.
彼女
Pronounced: kanojo
(euphemistic) A lover; a boyfriend or girlfriend.
彼氏
Pronounced: kareshi
(euphemistic) A lover; a boyfriend or girlfriend.
What does "friend" mean?
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noun A person you know well and like, and who is not a family member or romantic partner.
"She met her best friend in primary school."
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noun Someone who supports or backs a cause or organization.
"The charity thanked its friends and donors at the gala."
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verb To add someone as a contact on a social media platform.
"She friended her new coworker on Facebook."
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friend in a sentence
- She met her best friend in primary school.
- He's more than a colleague — he's a good friend.
- The charity thanked its friends and donors at the gala.
- She friended her new coworker on Facebook.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "friend" in Japanese?
"friend" in Japanese is 友達, 友人, 朋友. friend means: A person you know well and like, and who is not a family member or romantic partner.
How do you pronounce 友達?
"friend" in Japanese is 友達, pronounced "tomodachi".
How do you use "friend" in a sentence?
Example: "She met her best friend in primary school." In Japanese, "friend" is 友達, 友人, 朋友.
Are there other ways to say "friend" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 6 translations listed for "friend": 友達, 友人, 朋友, 仲間, 彼女, 彼氏.
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