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Kanji 友: meanings, readings, and example words.

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Kanji 友: friend

Key takeaways

Kanji 友: friend. Readings and core meaning.

See vocabulary and examples below.

Kanji at a glance

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Meaning

friend

On reading

ユウ

Kun reading

とも

Radical

Core meaning / core image

Core meaning: 友

friend

Kanji structure breakdown

Structure breakdown

𠂇 + 又

Mnemonic story

Mnemonic story

This character depicts a left hand (𠂇) and a right hand (又) coming together. It symbolizes a friend as someone who joins hands with you to provide mutual support.

On'yomi and kun'yomi

On reading

ユウ
  • 友好ゆうこう

    friendship / goodwill / friendly relations

  • 親友しんゆう

    close friend / best friend

  • 友情ゆうじょう

    friendship / camaraderie

  • 友人ゆうじん

    friend / companion

Kun reading

とも
  • とも

    friend / companion / pal

  • 友達ともだち

    friend / companion / buddy

Commonly used words

  • 友好
    ゆうこう

    friendship / goodwill / friendly relations

  • 親友
    しんゆう

    close friend / best friend

  • 友情
    ゆうじょう

    friendship / camaraderie

  • 友人
    ゆうじん

    friend / companion

  • とも

    friend / companion / pal

  • 友達
    ともだち

    friend / companion / buddy

Example sentences

Example 1

両国は長い好関係があります。

Translation

The two countries have a long friendship.

Example 2

好協力を深めましょう。

Translation

Let's deepen our friendly cooperation.

Example 3

彼は私の親です。

Translation

He is my best friend.

Example 4

と旅行に行きたい。

Translation

I want to go on a trip with my close friend.

Kanji 友: friend | Daily Nihongo