友達

ともだち

Friend

N5noun·tomodachi

How to remember it

友 friend + 達 companion; your friendly group member.

Example sentences

  • 友達と遊ぶ。

    ともだちとあそぶ。

    I play with my friend.

  • 彼は私の友達です。

    かれはわたしのともだちです。

    He is my friend.

Usage

Casual everyday word; 友人 is its formal, written synonym.

Related words

友人知り合い仲間家族

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