?? (Tomodachi) – Friend. The word ?? (tomodachi) means friend or friends. The suffix -? (dachi) is technically the Japanese plural form, but you can use tomodachi to refer to either one friend or many. Bring your love of manga, art and food! Meet new friends who share in your love for drawing.We will be exploring Japanese food, culture and of course art! Grades 4th-12th are welcome to join us.