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noun, の adjective
The kanji and the word are exactly the same. That means they share meanings as well.
The reading is the same as the one you learned with the kanji.
俺は生ビールにするよ。
I'll have a draft beer.
こいつ、俺のツレなんだ。
He's my buddy.
あ、いいよ、俺がやるから。
Oh, that's okay, I'll do it.
やあ、コウイチ！俺、久しぶりにお前に会ったから、話したいことが山ほどあるよ。
Hey Koichi, we’ve got a lot to catch up on.