持もつべきものは友ゆう人じん

expression

a friend is a good thing to have; a good friend is a great blessing

Proverb emphasizing the value of true friends. Often used when a friend helps you out or shows kindness.

See also: 持つべきものは友

• 困こまったときに助たすけてくれるなんて、持もつべきものは友ゆう人じんだね。

  When you help me out in a pinch, it really shows that a friend is a good thing to have.

• 引ひっ越こしを手伝てつだってくれてありがとう。持もつべきものは友ゆう人じんだよ。

  Thanks for helping me move. A good friend is a great blessing.