This is the 8756th most frequent Japanese word.
朋
"朋" means "friend" or "companion" in English.
Here, '朋' refers to a close friend, emphasizing the personal and emotional connection.
彼は私の一番の親しい朋です。
He is my closest friend.
'朋' in this context is part of a proper noun, likely referring to a place name, and it does not directly denote 'friend'.
その朋商店街には様々な食べ物があります。
The Tomo shopping street has a variety of foods.
In this sentence, '朋' represents the concept of true friends formed through mutual respect and understanding.