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“best friend” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajishin'yū

Example

私は親友と映画を見ます。watashi wa shin yū to ei ga o mi ma su

I watch a movie with my best friend.

Illustration for 親友 (best friend)

How to say “best friend” in Japanese

“Best friend” in Japanese is 親友 (shin'yū).

Describes a friend whose bond is closer and more trusted than an ordinary friendship.

Full entry for 親友: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 親友

困ったときは、親友に相談します。koma tta to ki wa shin yū ni sō dan shi ma su

When I have a problem, I ask my best friend for advice.

Tips for using 親友

  • In everyday Japanese, 親友 (shin'yū) describes a particularly close relationship and is stronger than 友達 (tomodachi, "friend").

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