one's bosom friend; kindred-spirit
email friend; email penpal
friend of a mother who is also a mother; mothers who are friends
chocolate given to a friend (on Valentine's day)
hobby friend; friend gained through common interests or personality
birds of a feather flock together
email friend; email penpal
a friend is a good thing to have; a good friend is a great blessing
childhood friend; old playmate
association; club; fan club; supporter's association
friend; comrade; companion
real-life friend (as opposed to online friend)
day that is lucky in the morning and evening but unlucky around noon, when one's luck affects others (in the traditional calendar)
very close friend; bosom friend
inseparable friend; sworn friend
friend of a father who is also a father; dads who are friends; dad friend
a friend today may turn against you tomorrow
growing old together (as a couple); white hemp thread (as a betrothal gift, representing the hair of an old couple)
booklet with homework assignments for the summer vacation
adding someone to one's friends list
flocking plovers; flock of plovers
person with whom one communicates by pager
kindred soul; congenial friend
Moritomo Gakuen scandal (2017)
friend; comrade; companion