Loanword from English, used in casual contexts, often in compounds like フレンドリー or in gaming/social media.
He often plays with friends he met in the game.
I made a new friend on social media.
I became friends with a new person in the game.
Can I add a friend on this app?
kissing friend; kissing partner
pen pal; pen friend
friend code
best friend
platonic sleep friend; cuddle buddy (non-sexual)
friend with benefits; hookup buddy; fuck buddy
mental friend; student volunteer supporting a truant or unsociable child
rental friend; person hired to act as a friend
friend request
friends who pretend to be lovers; pretend lovers