🇯🇵 Japanese phrases
How to say “Friend” in Japanese
友達
tomodachi
neutral
The everyday word for a friend. 親友 (shin'yū) is a best or very close friend; 友人 (yūjin) is a more formal word used in writing and speeches.
Other ways to say it
| Japanese | Pronunciation | Meaning | When to use it |
|---|---|---|---|
| 親友 | shin'yū | best friend | A very close friend |
| 友人 | yūjin | friend (formal) | Formal speech and writing |
In a sentence
彼は大学の友達です。
Kare wa daigaku no tomodachi desu.
He's a friend from university.
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