real-life friend
Slang term used to distinguish friends known in person from online-only friends. Often used in contrast with ネト友 (online friend).
See also: リアル
I met up with a real-life friend for the first time in a while and hung out.
Someone I met online is now an important real-life friend.
Abbreviation of リアル (real) + 友 (friend). Coined in internet slang to contrast with online-only acquaintances.