友達
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Noun meaning 'friend'. It can be used alone or with particles like 『は』 (wa, topic marker) or 『が』 (ga, subject marker). Example: 『友達がいます』 (tomodachi ga imasu, 'I have a friend').
Theme
At a local café, User and their friend Ken are catching up over coffee, discussing weekend plans and mutual acquaintances.
友達
ともだち
friend
People & IdentityFamily & Personal Relationships
Memory Hook
Imagine you and a friend are playing together on a 'toe' (友達 tomodachi sounds like 'toe-mo-dachi')—it's a silly image to remember 'friend'! 'Toe-mo-dachi' → 友達 (tomodachi, 'friend').
Cultural Note
In Japan, 『友達』 (tomodachi, 'friend') is a common term for friends of all ages. It's often used in casual settings, and making friends is highly valued in social and school life.
Forms
Base: 友達Noun meaning 'friend'. It can be used alone or with particles like 『は』 (wa, topic marker) or 『が』 (ga, subject marker). Example: 『友達がいます』 (tomodachi ga imasu, 'I have a friend').