noun

More formal than 友達.
  1. friend.

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
友人 ゆうじん

Contained Kanji Breakdown

friend
とも ユウ う (2nd, N5)
left hand, cliff(厂) variant
or again, furthermore, on the other hand
また ユウ やす (8th, N1)
person
ひと ニン ジン (1st, N5)