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How to say “Friend” in Korean

친구

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Usage & Context

In Korean culture, '친구' specifically refers to someone the same age as you. People older or younger are called '형/누나/오빠/언니' or '동생' instead.

Example Sentence

우리는 오랜 친구예요.

We are old friends.

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