幼馴染み
Reading: おさななじみ
Meaning: childhood friend, childhood acquaintance
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Example Sentence
I met my childhood friend after a long time.
Usage Notes
Compound noun referring to someone who has been a friend since childhood. Often implies a close, long-standing relationship that began when both people were very young.
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