親友によろしく
shin'yū ni yoroshiku
To say "hello to your best friend" in Japanese, you use 親友によろしく (shin'yū ni yoroshiku).
This phrase is used when you want to ask someone to pass on your regards or greetings to their best friend.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
The default form 親友によろしく is casual and suitable for use with friends or peers.
How do you pronounce it?
shin'yū ni yoroshiku
Did you know?
- Japanese has a specific word, 親友 (shin'yū), which literally translates to 'parent-friend', implying a bond as deep as a family tie.
- While 親友 means 'best friend', it is actually quite rare to use this specific word in natural conversation. People are much more likely to use the person's name or simply say 友達 to avoid sounding overly dramatic.
- The word よろしく (yoroshiku) comes from a verb meaning 'to do well' or 'to treat properly'. When you use it in this phrase, you are essentially asking the person to 'treat my regards well' or 'handle the greeting appropriately'.
Examples in context
- おはよう、太郎。調子はどう？Good morning, Tarō. How are you doing?
- こんばんは、さちこ。今日何してたの？Good evening, Sachiko. What have you been up to today?
- 親友によろしく。shinyuu ni yoroshiku.Say hello to your best friend.
- 親友によろしくと言っておいてください。shinyuu ni yoroshiku to itte oite kudasai.Please tell your best friend I said hello.
Example conversation
Ren and Misaki are talking on the phone.
- 蓮 Ren元気そうでよかった。親友によろしくね。genki sou de yokatta. shinyuu ni yoroshiku ne.I'm glad you're doing well. Say hello to your best friend.
- 美咲 Misakiありがとう。彼女に伝えておくね。arigatou. kanojo ni tsutaete oku ne.Thanks. I'll tell her.
- 蓮 Ren彼女も元気かな？kanojo mo genki kana?I wonder if she is doing well too?
- 美咲 Misakiうん、きっと元気だよ。un, kitto genki da yo.Yeah, I'm sure she is.
