友 Kanji – friend
The Japanese kanji 友 can mean friend.
Meaning and Readings
How is 友 read?
友 has the onyomi reading ユウ and the kunyomi reading とも.
In romaji, these readings can be written as yuu, tomo.
Common Japanese Words Using 友
These common Japanese words contain 友. Select linked kanji to explore their meanings and readings.
- 学友（がくゆう） — school friend
- 血友病（けつゆうびょう） — hemophilia, haemophilia
- 交友（こうゆう） — friend, companion, acquaintance
- 親友（しんゆう） — close friend, bosom friend, buddy, crony, chum
- 盟友（めいゆう） — sworn friend
- 友（とも） — friend, companion, comrade, pal
- 友愛（ゆうあい） — fraternity, friendship
- 友好（ゆうこう） — friendship
- 友情（ゆうじょう） — friendship, fellowship, camaraderie
- 友人（ゆうじん） — friend
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