“Close friend” in Japanese
Short answer
Close friend in Japanese is “仲良し” (nakayoshi). Full meaning: close friendship, close friend, good friend, bosom buddy, chum, pal; intimate relations, sexual intercourse, sex.
Other ways to say “Close friend” in Japanese
親友
shinyuu close friend, bosom friend, buddy, crony, chum
マイメン
maimen close friend, beloved family, person one respects, bro, sis, buddy
腹心の友
fukushinnotomo close friend, trusted friend, confidant, confidante
仲良しこよし
nakayoshikoyoshi close friend, good friend, bosom buddy, chum, pal
マブ達
mabudachi true friend, close friend
心友
shinyuu bosom friend, intimate friend, close friend
知己
chiki acquaintance; close friend
なかよし
nakayoshi close friendship, close friend, good friend, bosom buddy, chum, pal; intimate relations, sexual intercourse, sex
悪友
akuyuu undesirable friend, bad company, bad companion, bad influence; partner-in-crime (i.e. good friend), close friend, buddy
仲良
nakayoshi close friendship, close friend, good friend, bosom buddy, chum, pal; intimate relations, sexual intercourse, sex
仲好し
nakayoshi close friendship, close friend, good friend, bosom buddy, chum, pal; intimate relations, sexual intercourse, sex
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