友達 — meaning in English

English meaning

• buddy noun A friend or casual companion.
• friend noun A person you know well and like, and who is not a family member or romantic partner.
• mate noun A friend or companion, especially of the same sex.

Senses

友達 is used for these senses in English:

• buddy (Maritime English) A person far removed from the conversation.
• make friends (intransitive) To form friendships with others.
• mate (colloquial, British, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, South Africa, sometimes elsewhere in the Commonwealth) A friend, usually of the same sex.

buddy — full definition

1. noun A friend or casual companion.
2. noun A partner assigned to work with or look out for someone on a particular task, such as in the "buddy system."
3. verb To pair someone up with a partner or companion.

friend — full definition

1. noun A person you know well and like, and who is not a family member or romantic partner.
2. noun Someone who supports or backs a cause or organization.
3. verb To add someone as a contact on a social media platform.

Related Japanese words