旧友
Meanings
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old friend; old pal
Refers to a friend from the past, often someone you haven't seen in a long time. Slightly formal and literary compared to casual alternatives like 昔の友達.
The other day, I reunited with an old friend from my university days for the first time in ten years.
He returned to his hometown to visit an old friend.
Usage patterns
- 〈人〉と旧友になるto become old friends with someone
They met in college and became old friends over the years.
- 旧友に会うto meet an old friend
While on a business trip, I met up with an old friend.
- 旧友と再会するto be reunited with an old friend
I was reunited with an old friend after ten years.