Translation and Meaning of: 親友 - shinyuu
On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 親友 (shinyuu) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.
Romaji: shinyuu
Kana: しんゆう
Type: noun
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Translation / Meaning: close friend; bosom (old friend); friend; friend; chum
Meaning in English: close friend;bosom (old intimate) friend;buddy;crony;chum
Definition: A best friend is a very close or close friend.
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Explanation and Etymology - (親友) shinyuu
The word 「親友」 (shinyuu) is widely used in the Japanese language to describe a special friendship or a close friend. It is composed of two kanji: 「親」 (oya), which means "father," "mother," or "relative," and 「友」 (tomo), which means "friend." This combination suggests a friend who is as close as a family member, emphasizing the strength and depth of this type of relationship. The etymology reveals a sense of emotional connection and loyalty, essential characteristics in friendships considered the most valuable.
In Japanese society, where community and social ties are highly valued, the concept of 「親友」 transcends simple friendship, symbolizing mutual trust and deep understanding. Traditionally, having a 「親友」 implies not only sharing happy moments but also being together in difficulties, which gives the word a significant meaning beyond a mere lexical definition.
In addition to 「親友」, there are other words that represent various aspects of friendship in Japanese, such as 「友達」 (tomodachi), which refers to friends in general, or 「盟友」 (meiyuu), used to describe friends with shared goals. Despite all these variations, 「親友」 remains a term reserved for those friendships that earn a special place in someone's life through time and experiences. This concept of friendship can be found in numerous Japanese traditions and stories, standing out for its role in local culture and literature.
Synonyms and similar words
- 親しい友人 (Shitaishii Yūjin) - Close friend
- 親密な友達 (Shinmitsu na Tomodachi) - Close friend
- 親しい仲間 (Shitaishii Nakama) - Close companion
- 親しい知人 (Shitaishii Chijin) - Known nearby
- 親しい相手 (Shitaishii Aite) - Close partner
- 親しい人 (Shitaishii Hito) - Close person
- 親しい関係者 (Shitaishii Kankeisha) - Close person involved or related
- 親しい関係の人 (Shitaishii Kankei no Hito) - Person close to a relationship
- 親しい人間 (Shitaishii Ningen) - Close individual
Words related
Words with the same pronunciation: しんゆう shinyuu
How to Write in Japanese - (親友) shinyuu
See below a step-by-step guide on how to write the word by hand in Japanese (親友) shinyuu:
Example Sentences - (親友) shinyuu
Below are some example sentences:
Shujin wa watashi no shinyuu desu
My husband is my best friend.
My husband is my best friend.
- 主人 - means "husband" or "spouse" in Japanese.
- は - partítulo gramatical que indica o tópico da frase, neste caso, "o marido".
- 私 - personal pronoun meaning "I" in Japanese.
- の - possessive pronoun that indicates ownership, in this case, "my".
- 親友 - It means "close friend" or "best friend" in Japanese.
- です - verb to be in the present, indicating that the sentence is in the present tense and the statement is true.
Maikeru wa watashi no shinyuu desu
Michael is my best friend.
- マイケル - first name in Japanese
- は - topic particle in Japanese
- 私 - Japanese personal pronoun meaning "I"
- の - possession particle in Japanese
- 親友 - Japanese noun meaning "close friend"
- です - verb ser/ estar in Japanese, indicating that the sentence is in the present tense and is affirmative
Watashi no shinyuu wa itsumo watashi o sasaete kuremasu
My best friend always supports me.
- 私 (watashi) - means "I" in Japanese
- の (no) - possession particle, indicating that "watashi" is the possessor
- 親友 (shin'yuu) - means "best friend" in Japanese
- は (wa) - topic particle, indicating that "shin'yuu" is the subject of the sentence
- いつも (itsumo) - means "always" in Japanese
- 私を (watashi wo) - "wo" is a direct object particle, indicating that "watashi" is the object of the sentence
- 支えてくれます (sasaete kuremasu) - "sasaete" means "to support", "kuremasu" is a polite form of "kureru", which means "to do for someone". Together, they mean "to do for someone the act of supporting", indicating that "shin'yuu" always supports "watashi".
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