1.
close friend, best friend, intimate friend
A friend with whom one has a very close and trusting relationship.
彼は私の親友だ。
He is my best friend.
子供の頃からの親友に久しぶりに会った。
I met up with a close friend from childhood after a long time.
親友には何でも話せる。
I can talk about anything with my best friend.
親友が引っ越してしまって寂しい。
My best friend moved away and I feel lonely.
大学時代の親友とは今でも毎月会って食事をしている。
I still meet up with my best friend from university every month for a meal.
親友 implies a deeper level of friendship than 友達.
COMPARISON:
- 親友: close/best friend (intimate relationship)
- 友達: friend (general)
- 友人: friend (more formal)
- 知り合い: acquaintance
COMMON EXPRESSIONS:
- 親友になる (to become close friends)
- 一生の親友 (lifelong friend)
- 無二の親友 (one and only best friend)
Related Words
Related:
友達 (friend)