“Old friend” in Japanese
Short answer
Old friend in Japanese is “旧友” (kyuuyuu). Full meaning: old friend, old pal.
Other ways to say “Old friend” in Japanese
古馴染み
furunajimi old friend
旧知
kyuuchi old friend, old acquaintance
旧識
kyuushiki old friend
老友
rouyuu old friend, crony
昔なじみ
mukashinajimi old friend, familiar face
旧人
kyuujin the deceased, old friend; paleoanthropic man (e.g. Neanderthal)
故人
kojin the deceased, the departed; old friend, longtime acquaintance
古なじみ
furunajimi old friend
きゅう友
kyuuyuu old friend, old pal
旧遊
kyuuyuu former visit; friend one used to play with, old friend
お馴染み
onajimi familiar, well-known, regular (e.g. customer), favourite, favorite; old acquaintance, old friend, (a) regular, regular customer
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