How to say 'Friend' in Japanese | 友達

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The Japanese word for Friend is 'Tomodachi', written as 友達 in Japanese.'Friend' in hiragana is ともだち.

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友達

Meaning

Friend

Reading

ともだち

tomodachi

Kanji

友Friend 達Attain, Plural

Explanation

The Japanese noun '友達 (ともだち)' means 'friend'. It refers to a person whom one knows, likes, and trusts. This word is commonly used in everyday conversation and is neutral in terms of formality. It can be used to describe both close friends and casual acquaintances. For example: I have many friends「友達がたくさんいます」(ともだちがたくさんいます). She is my best friend「彼女は私の親友です」(かのじょはわたしのしんゆうです). Note that '友達' is often used in informal contexts, while '友人 (ゆうじん)' is a more formal alternative.

Part Of Speech

noun

Kanji JLPT

Kanji Grade

Frequency

614

Composition

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Handwriting

Kanji in the Word 友達

This word contains 2 kanji characters:

kanji

友

Meaning

Friend

kanji

達

Meaning

Attain, Plural

Words Related to 友達 Through the Kanji 友

These 4 Words contain the Kanji 友 as well.

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友人

Meaning

Friend

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友

Meaning

Friend

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友情

Meaning

Friendship

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親友

Meaning

Best friend

Words Related to 友達 Through the Kanji 達

These 11 Words contain the Kanji 達 as well.

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達

Meaning

Plural

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配達

Meaning

Delivery

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速達

Meaning

Express

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達する

Meaning

Reach

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上達

Meaning

Improvement

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調達

Meaning

Procurement

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伝達

Meaning

Communication, Transmission

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速達便

Meaning

Express

word

発達

Meaning

Development

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達成

Meaning

Achievement

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到達

Meaning

Arrival, Attainment

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