Korean

친구
Meaning: friend
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

親
舊

Example sentences

I watched a movie with my friend yesterday.
친구가 나를 기다린다.
A friend is waiting for me.
저 남자는 제 친구예요.
That man is my friend.
친구와 노래방에 가서 노래를 불렀어요.
I went to a karaoke room with a friend and sang songs.
저는 단지 친구를 만나러 왔어요.
I just came to meet a friend.
우리는 오래된 친구처럼 편안하게 대화했다.
We talked comfortably like old friends.
친구들과 더불어 즐거운 시간을 보냈습니다.
I had a pleasant time together with my friends.
어제 친구들이랑 야구를 했어요.
I played baseball with my friends yesterday.
그는 친구들과 잘 어울린다.
He gets along well with his friends.
어제 여자 친구에게 아무 이유 없이 차였다.
I was dumped by my girlfriend yesterday for no reason.

Usage Notes

A general term for a friend. Can be used for people of a similar age or younger in a friendly way.

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