VocabJLPT N3
friend
Noun

Definitions

  1. 1. friend
  2. 2. companion
  3. 3. accompaniment
This noun is a somewhat literary or poetic word for "friend" or "companion." While a more casual synonym is commonly used in everyday speech, this word often appears in songs, literature, and formal expressions of friendship.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

I'd like to introduce you to a friend from my school days.

Sentence 2

I'm a little scared to see my friend today.

Sentence 3

Wait, do I really have that few friends?

Sentence 4

Taking the long way is more fun when you're walking with a friend.

Sentence 5

I decided to apologize to my friend one more time.