親友
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 親友
1
close friend; bosom friend; buddy; crony; chum
Examples
トムとフランクは親友だ。
Tom and Frank are good friends.
Kanji in this Word
親
16 strokes
Frequency: 406
JLPT N3
Grade 2
Meanings
parent
intimacy
relative
familiarity
dealer (cards)
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
シン
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
おや
おや-
した.しい
した.しむ
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
ぎ
ちか
のり
友
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
う
ど
ゆ
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