Translation of Japanese word "友達" to English
友達
ともだち
[tomodachi]
IPA: /tomoɗatɕi/
Meaning
NounA person, typically someone other than a family member, spouse or lover, whose company one enjoys and towards whom one feels affection.
How to use
友達 (tomodachi) — 'friend'. 友達を作る — make friends. 親友 (shinyuu) — close friend / best friend. 友達になる — become friends.
🇬🇧 English
friend
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 友達
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): ともだち
Romaji Transcription: tomodachi
Example Sentences
友達と一緒に公園に行きました。
ともだちと いっしょに こうえんに いきました。
I went to the park with my friend.
友達の誕生日会を開きます。
ともだちの たんじょうびかいを はきます。
I will hold a birthday party for my friend.
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Common phrases
- 友達を作る— to make friends
- 友達になる— to become friends
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Frequency rank: #75 in Japanese
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What does the Japanese word "友達" mean?▼
The Japanese word "友達" means "friend" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "友達"?▼
The word "友達" is read as "ともだち" (tomodachi). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "Refers to a close friend.".
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