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friend; companion; comrade; pal
accompaniment; companion (e.g. book); complement; accessory
大学時代の朋と久しぶりに再会した。
I reunited with a friend from college after a long time.
彼は私にとって大切な朋の一人だ。
He is one of my most important friends.
朋と一緒に旅行の計画を立てている。
I'm making travel plans with a friend.