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幼なじみ

Childhood friend

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幼馴染み less common
幼なじみ very common
Noun

Childhood Friend

Refers to a friend one has known since early childhood, often implying a shared upbringing in the same neighborhood.

Example

彼 は 私 の 幼なじみ で 、 今 でも 一番 の 親友 です 。

He's my childhood friend, and he's still my best friend now.

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幼なじみ
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Childhood friend
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