| Kanji | Hiragana | Katakana |
|---|---|---|
| 友達 | ともだち | トモダチ |
Pronunciation: tomodachi
How to Say It Outloud: toh-moh-dah-chee
Usage: used in general conversations to refer to friends
Example Sentence Japanese:
彼は私の友達です。
彼は私の友達です。Example Sentence English:He is my friend.
He is my friend.| Hiragana | Katakana |
|---|---|
| とも | トモ |
Pronunciation: tomo
How to Say It Outloud: toh-moh
Usage: an informal or poetic way to refer to a friend
Example Sentence Japanese:友と一緒に映画を見に行く。
友と一緒に映画を見に行く。Example Sentence English:I'm going to watch a movie with a friend.
I'm going to watch a movie with a friend.| Kanji | Hiragana | Katakana |
|---|---|---|
| 親友 | しんゆう | シンユウ |
Pronunciation: shinyuu
How to Say It Outloud: sheen-yoo
Usage: refers to a best friend or close friend
Example Sentence Japanese:彼女は私の親友です。
彼女は私の親友です。Example Sentence English:She is my best friend.
She is my best friend.| Kanji | Hiragana | Katakana |
|---|---|---|
| 仲間 | なかま | ナカマ |
Pronunciation: nakama
How to Say It Outloud: nah-kah-mah
Usage: can refer to friends, comrades, or colleagues
Example Sentence Japanese:仲間と一緒に旅行に行った。
仲間と一緒に旅行に行った。Example Sentence English:I went on a trip with my friends.
I went on a trip with my friends.Dictionary
身内みうちCommon word
Noun- relatives; one's family
- friends; members of the same organization
- followers; henchmen
- one's whole body
仲間同士なかまどうし
Noun- peers; friends; fellow workers; comrades
仲間なかまCommon wordjlpt-n3
Noun- companion; fellow; friend; mate; comrade; partner; colleague; coworker; associate
- group; company; circle; set; gang
- member of the same category (family, class)
仲間たちなかまたちCommon word
Noun- companions; friends; comrades; mates; partners
フレンズフレンズCommon word
Noun- friends
仲直りなかなおりCommon wordjlpt-n2
NounSuru verb
Intransitive verb
- reconciliation; making up (with); making peace (with); being friends again; patching up a quarrel
孤児こじCommon wordjlpt-n1
NounNoun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
- orphan
- person without friends
- Orphan
仲間割れなかまわれ
NounSuru verb
Intransitive verb
- split among friends; falling out; internal discord
- Trap Happy
仲良くなかよくCommon word
Adverb (fukushi)- on good terms (with); on friendly terms (with); (getting along) well; in harmony; happily; peacefully
諸君しょくんCommon wordjlpt-n1
Noun- you (people)
- gentlemen; ladies and gentlemen; my friends; everyone
フレンズ
Noun- Friends (1994-2004 sitcom)
莫逆の友ばくぎゃくのとも
Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.)Noun
- very close friend; bosom friend
仲間内なかまうち
NounNoun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
- (among) one's friends; (within) one's circle
交換日記こうかんにっき
Noun- exchanging diary between friends (usually at school)
- Exchange diary
親しき仲にも礼儀ありしたしきなかにもれいぎあり
Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.)- good fences make good neighbors; a hedge between keeps friendship green
友情ゆうじょうCommon wordjlpt-n3
Noun- friendship; fellowship; camaraderie
- Friendship
美しいうつくしいCommon wordjlpt-n4
I-adjective (keiyoushi)- beautiful; pretty; lovely; sweet; pure (heart, friendship, etc.)
交際こうさいCommon wordjlpt-n3
NounSuru verb
Intransitive verb
- company; friendship; association; society; acquaintance
Suru verb
Intransitive verb
- (romantic) involvement; dating
仲良しなかよしCommon wordjlpt-n2
NounNoun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
- close friendship; close friend; good friend; bosom buddy; chum; pal
温めるあたためるCommon wordjlpt-n2
Ichidan verbTransitive verb
- to warm (up); to heat (up)
Transitive verb
- to sit on (an idea, plan, etc.); to keep to oneself; to nurse; to mull over
Transitive verb
- to renew (an old friendship)
Transitive verb
- to take for oneself
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