JLPT N5Kanji compounds

友達

Readingともだちtomodachi

Meaning
親しく付き合っている仲間
Explanation
「友達 (ともだち)」 means companions you are on close terms with. It is used as in 「友達と遊ぶ」 (play with a friend). Those who live in the same house are 「家族 (かぞく)」, which is a different word.
Original Japanese explanation

「友達(ともだち)」は、親しく付き合っている仲間のことです。「友達と遊ぶ」のように使います。同じ家に住むのは「家族(かぞく)」なので、ちがう言葉です。

Examples
  • 友達と遊ぶ

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