Meanings
Readings
Common Words
friend; companion; comrade; pal
accompaniment; companion (e.g. book); complement; accessory
comrade; friend; associate; colleague; fellow student; fellow apprentice
Memory Mnemonics
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Mnemonic Stories
A true companion is like a mirror image of yourself - flesh of your flesh. Think of identical twins who share the same flesh and are lifelong companions.
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