侶
侶
9 strokes
Grade 8
Meanings
companion
follower
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
リョ
ロ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
とも
Common Words
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companion; follower; attendant; retinue
Examples
空港までお伴しましょう。
I'll accompany you to the airport.
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companion; partner; spouse
Examples
二人は伴侶三人は仲間割れ。
Two is company, but three is none.
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Buddhism
priest; monk; bonze
Examples
彼は僧侶に近い禁欲生活をしている。
He practices austerities almost like a monk.
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Proverb
two is a company, three is a crowd; one companion is better than two
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