(ゆうじん)

ゆうじん
noun
friend
1. friend
A person with whom one has a bond of mutual affection. More formal than 友達.
Let me introduce my friend.
(かれ)(ふる)から友人(ゆうじん)です
He is a friend from way back.
I value my friendships.
友人関係 = friendships, relationships with friends
I was able to find my current job through a friend's introduction.
A close friend from my university days moved overseas, and we have fewer chances to meet.
親しい友人 = close friend

USAGE: 友人(ゆうじん) is a more formal word for friend, commonly used in written language and formal speech. 友達(ともだち) is more casual and frequently used in everyday conversation.

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