“Buddy” in Japanese
Short answer
Buddy in Japanese is “君” (gimi). Full meaning: you, buddy, pal; monarch, ruler, sovereign, (one's) master; Mr, master, boy.
Other ways to say “Buddy” in Japanese
ダチ公
dachikou buddy, friend
ぎみ
gimi you, buddy, pal; monarch, ruler, sovereign, (one's) master; Mr, master, boy
くーん
kuun you, buddy, pal; monarch, ruler, sovereign, (one's) master; Mr, master, boy
兄弟分
kyoudaibun sworn brother, buddy, pal
野郎
yarou guy, fellow, chap, buddy; bastard, asshole, arsehole, son of a bitch
だちとも
dachitomo friend, buddy
親友
shinyuu close friend, bosom friend, buddy, crony, chum
きむち
kinchi you, buddy, pal; monarch, ruler, sovereign, (one's) master; Mr, master, boy
くぅん
kuun you, buddy, pal; monarch, ruler, sovereign, (one's) master; Mr, master, boy
くうん
kuun you, buddy, pal; monarch, ruler, sovereign, (one's) master; Mr, master, boy
茶飲み友達
chanomitomodachi tea-drinking companion, crony, buddy; spouse married late in life for companionship
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