friendly

IPA(Pronunciation)

Noun

Japanese Meaning

（スポーツ）ランキングや賭博に影響を与えない、結果を重視しない試合、いわゆる親善試合 / 対立状態において、同じ側に属する人物や組織

We played a friendly against the neighboring town to try out our new lineup.

シーズン前に新しい布陣を試すため、私たちは近隣の町と親善試合を行った。

Sense（1）

(sports) A game which is of no consequence in terms of ranking, betting etc.

This match is merely a friendly, so don't worry too much about it.

Sense（2）

A person or entity on the same side in a conflict.

These were speedily routed by the friendlies, who attacked the small force before them in fine style.

friendlies

（ plural ）