友達
ともだち
tomodachi
JLPT N5nounVocabularyLevel 8 - JLPT N5

Quick answer

友達 (ともだち (tomodachi)) means "Friend". Use this page for pronunciation, example sentences, and related kanji.

Meaning

Friend

Also : companion

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Example Sentences

友達と一緒に映画を見ました。

ともだちといっしょにえいがをみました

I watched a movie with my friend.

優しい友達は私を助けてくれます。

やさしいともだちはわたしをたすけてくれます

A kind friend helps me.

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Last updated Jul 4, 2026

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