N3
しんゆう (shinyū)
親友
best friend, close friend
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Emphasizes a very close and trusted friendship, often lifelong. More intimate and specific than 友達 (tomodachi).
📝 Example Sentences
彼女は私の小学校からの親友です。
She has been my best friend since elementary school.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "親友"!
彼は私の_______で、どんなことでも相談できます。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 「どんなことでも相談できる」という点で、最も信頼のおける友達という意味です。
English: It means the most reliable friend, in the sense that you can consult them about anything.
English: It means the most reliable friend, in the sense that you can consult them about anything.
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