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友達と会う
tomodachi to au
meet a friend
週末は友達と会う予定です。
I'm planning to meet a friend this weekend.
informal
To meet with a friend in person or virtually.
友達と会って話すのが好きです。
I like meeting friends and talking with them.
彼は友達と会う約束をした。
He made plans to meet his friend.
This phrase is commonly used in both casual and polite contexts. The verb 会う (au) can be replaced with 会う (au) or 会います (aimasu) for formal situations.
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Pro Tip
Polite vs. Casual Forms
Use 会います (aimasu) in formal situations (e.g., with strangers or elders) and 会う (au) in casual contexts (e.g., with close friends).
Gold Rule
Meeting Context
The phrase 友達と会う (tomodachi to au) implies a social meeting, not a business or formal appointment.
Word Origin
友達 (tomodachi) comes from 友 (friend) + 達 (plural suffix), and 会う (au) means 'to meet' or 'to see'. The phrase literally translates to 'to meet friends'.
Usage Notes
This phrase is neutral and can be used in both formal and informal settings. In formal contexts, 会います (aimasu) is preferred over 会う (au).
Word Breakdown
友達
friend(s)
nounと
with
particle会う
to meet
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