親友
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Noun meaning 'close friend' or 'buddy'. Describes a deep, trusted friendship. Example: 『彼は私の親友です』 (kare wa watashi no shinyuu desu, 'He is my close friend').
Theme
Two close friends, Ken and User, are catching up over coffee at a local café, reminiscing about their school days and discussing their current lives.
親友
しんゆう
close friend / buddy
People & IdentityFamily & Personal Relationships
Memory Hook
Think of 'shin-yuu' as 'shin' (close) and 'yuu' (friend) — a close friend you can trust deeply, like family!
Cultural Note
In Japan, 『親友』 (shinyuu, 'close friend') refers to a very trusted and intimate friend, often considered like family. It's a term used to describe lifelong bonds and deep personal connections.
Forms
Base: 親友Noun meaning 'close friend' or 'buddy'. Describes a deep, trusted friendship. Example: 『彼は私の親友です』 (kare wa watashi no shinyuu desu, 'He is my close friend').