親しん友ゆう

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Common wordJLPTN4Freq.FrequencyTop 5,000

Meanings

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noun

close friend; best friend

Refers to a very close, trusted friend; stronger than 友達. Often implies a deep, long-term bond.

友とも達だち
友達 is a general word for 'friend', while 親友 implies a much deeper, more intimate friendship.
仲なか良よし
仲良し describes a good, friendly relationship, but 親友 suggests a stronger, almost familial bond.

Composed of 親 (しん, 'intimate, parent') and 友 (ゆう, 'friend'), literally meaning 'intimate friend'.