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友達

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 友達

友だち
もだち
Noun
Freq #654
1

friend; companion

Examples
犬は人間の最も親しい友達である。
Dogs are man's closest friends.
メグは新しい友達をたくさん得た。
Meg acquired many new friends.

Kanji in this Word

4 strokes
Frequency: 622
JLPT N4
Grade 2

Meanings

friend

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ユウ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
とも
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
11 strokes
Frequency: 500
JLPT N2
Grade 4

Meanings

accomplished
reach
arrive
attain

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
タツ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
-たち
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
かつ
さと
てつ
とおる
みち
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