WORD DETAIL
友好的
ゆうこうてき
Examples
Included kanji
Study notes
1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning
- Structure: Written
友好的and readゆうこうてき, it describes an amicable attitude or relationship that favors cooperation over hostility. - Basic usage: It appears in cordial talk between teams after a match and efforts to build good relations with a neighboring country.
2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions
- Friendly does not require intimacy
- The parties may not be close friends; the key is constructive, nonhostile interaction.

