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朋友

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 朋友

うゆう
Noun
Freq #44572
1

friend; companion

Kanji in this Word

8 strokes
Frequency: 2039
JLPT N1
Grade 9

Meanings

companion
friend

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ホウ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
とも
4 strokes
Frequency: 622
JLPT N4
Grade 2

Meanings

friend

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ユウ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
とも
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
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