Translation guide
Describes a very close friendship where the people are rarely apart. In Japanese, this is often expressed through set phrases, idiomatic expressions, or by describing the depth of the bond rather than a single adjective.
To describe a friendship so close that the people are always together or deeply connected.
Means 'close friend' or 'best friend'. While not literally 'inseparable', it strongly implies a deep, lasting friendship. Often used to describe a bond that is hard to break.
To emphasize that the friends are physically always together, never apart.
Simply means 'always together'. The most natural and common way to express that friends are inseparable in daily life.
The English phrase 'inseparable friendship' does not have a single direct equivalent in Japanese. Translating it word-for-word (e.g., 分けられない友情) sounds unnatural. Instead, use the phrases above to convey the idea naturally.
親友 (shin'yuu) implies a deep, lifelong bond, while 仲良し (nakayoshi) simply means 'good friends' or 'getting along well'. For 'inseparable friendship', 親友 or 固い絆 is more appropriate than 仲良し.
彼は私の親友です。
He is my best friend.
We are best friends.
Literally 'strong bond'. Used to describe a friendship that is unbreakable and deeply connected. Often used in more emotional or literary contexts.
There is a strong bond between the two of them.
Idiom meaning 'as one body and soul', implying an extremely close, inseparable relationship. Can be used for friendships but is somewhat dramatic.
Those two are inseparable.
Literally 'a relationship that cannot be cut even if you try to cut it'. A common idiomatic way to say 'inseparable relationship'.
We are inseparable friends.
Literally 'honeymoon relationship'. Can imply an intensely close, inseparable phase in a friendship, but often carries romantic or temporary connotations. Use with caution.
May imply a romantic or temporary closeness rather than a long-term friendship.
The two of them are currently inseparable.
Those two are always together.
We are always together.
Means 'not apart even for a moment'. Stronger than 'always together', emphasizing that they are never separated.
They are never apart for a moment.
Literally 'like a shadow following a shape'. A poetic way to say they are inseparable, always together like a shadow. Very literary.
They are always together, like a shadow following a shape.
I get along well with him, but he's not my best friend.