朋友ぽんゆー

noun

friend; companion

Slang term borrowed from Chinese 朋友 (péngyou), used mainly among younger speakers or in casual, trendy contexts. Carries a slightly playful or international feel compared to native 友達.

from Chinese péngyou

See also: 朋友 (ほうゆう)

• 彼かれは俺おれの一いち番ばんのポンユーだ。

  He's my best friend.

• 新あたらしいクラスでポンユーができた。

  I made a new friend in my new class.