Korean Word of the Day
친구
/CHIN-gu/ • noun — 30th of Mar, 2026
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Meaning: A person with whom one has a bond of mutual affection, typically excluding sexual or family relations.
Examples
- 그는 내 가장 친한 친구예요.
(He is my best friend.) - 오늘 친구와 영화 보러 갈 거예요.
(I am going to watch a movie with my friend today.) - 친구는 힘든 시기에 항상 곁에 있어야 해요.
(A friend should always be there during tough times.)
Synonyms
- 동료
- 벗
This word is commonly used in social contexts to refer to friends and can be used when talking about relationships between peers.
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