🇯🇵 How to say

“friend” in Japanese

友達ともだち
Illustration of "friend" in a Japanese cultural setting
A group of children are playing together in a park, laughing and sharing toys. One child helps another up after a fall, …

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友達 (ともだち) means 'friend' in Japanese. It's a common word used to talk about people you share a close bond with, whether in school, work, or life.

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