親友と
shinyū toTogether with one's close friend or best friend.
親友と一緒に旅行に行きたい。
I want to go on a trip with my close friend.
彼女は親友とだけ話す。
She only talks with her best friend.
Used to indicate accompaniment by a close friend. The particle と marks the companion.
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💡Pro Tip
Particle Usage
The particle と is crucial here—it marks the companion in the action. Without it, 親友 would just mean 'close friend' without indicating accompaniment.
⚡Gold Rule
Natural Pairing
親友 is often paired with と to indicate accompaniment. This is a natural collocation in Japanese, similar to 'with my best friend' in English.
📖Word Origin
親友 (shin'yū) means 'close friend' or 'best friend' (from 親 'close' + 友 'friend'). The particle と indicates accompaniment or association. The combination forms a common phrase for 'with a close friend'.
📝Usage Notes
This phrase is used in casual and informal contexts to describe activities done with a close friend. It is not typically used in formal settings where a more polite phrasing like '親しい友人と' might be preferred.