友人
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Base noun form. Used in formal contexts to refer to a friend. It does not require particles when used alone, but often pairs with particles like 『の』 (no, possessive) or 『は』 (wa, topic) in sentences.
Theme
During a casual coffee break, User and their coworker Yamada talk about social connections and friendships in the workplace.
友人
ゆうじん
friend (formal)
People & IdentityFamily & Personal Relationships
Memory Hook
Imagine a formal friend you'd introduce as your 'yuujin' (友人, yuujin, 'friend'). It sounds like 'you, jin' — as in 'you, a genuine friend' in a polite setting.
Cultural Note
In Japanese, 『友人』 (yuujin, 'friend') is a formal term often used in written language or polite speech, whereas 『友達』 (tomodachi, 'friend') is more casual and common in everyday conversation.
Forms
Base: 友人Base noun form. Used in formal contexts to refer to a friend. It does not require particles when used alone, but often pairs with particles like 『の』 (no, possessive) or 『は』 (wa, topic) in sentences.