Word details

友

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 友.

Dictionary

Entry

友朋ともNounFreq #3856
1

friend; companion; comrade; pal

Examples
まさかの時の友こそ真の友。
A friend in need is a friend indeed.
2

accompaniment; companion (e.g. book); complement; accessory

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

友

friend

4 strokesFrequency 622JLPT N4Grade 2

On

ユウ

Kun

とも

Nanori

うどゆ
朋

companion, friend

8 strokesFrequency 2,039JLPT N1Grade 9

On

ホウ

Kun

とも

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