友人

A formal or written term for a friend.

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友達 (tomodachi) (the common, everyday word for friend)

Noun

"Friend" (formal/mature)

Refers to a friend in formal speech, written correspondence, or official contexts.

Example

先日、友人の結婚式に出席しました。

The other day, I attended a friend's wedding.

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友人

ゆうじん

A formal or written term for a friend.

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