English–Japanese
“close friend” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajinakayoshi
Example
妹と私は仲良しです。imōto to watashi wa naka yo shi de su
My younger sister and I are close friends.
How to say “close friend” in Japanese
“Close friend” in Japanese is 仲良し (nakayoshi).
Expresses an easy, friendly bond between people and can also name the people who have that bond.
Example sentences with 仲良し
兄とは子どものころから仲良しです。ani to wa ko do mo no ko ro ka ra naka yo shi de su
My older brother and I have been close friends since childhood.
Tips for using 仲良し
- In 仲良しグループ (nakayoshi gurūpu), the word identifies a group whose members have a close bond, not merely people gathered for the same activity.