親友
しんゆう
shinyuu
nounVocabularyLevel 28 - JLPT N3

Quick answer

親友 (しんゆう (shinyuu)) means "chum · buddy · crony". Use the page for pronunciation and example sentences.

Meaning

chum · buddy · crony

Also : chum · buddy · crony · close friend · bosom friend

Memory Aid

Meaning ·

The word 親友 (しんゆう) means 'close friend'. Think of each kanji component contributing to the overall meaning of close friend.

Example Sentences

彼は私の長年の親友だ。

かれはわたしのながねんのしんゆうだ。

He is my long-time close friend.

困ったとき、親友に相談したら気が楽になった。

こまったとき、しんゆうにそうだんしたらきがらくになった。

When I was troubled, consulting my close friend eased my mind.

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