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親友

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

んゆう
Noun
Freq #3245
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

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
ちか
のり
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
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