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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