友 Kanji – friend

The Japanese kanji 友 can mean friend.

Meaning and Readings

Meaning: friend
Onyomi: ユウ
Kunyomi: とも
Romaji: yuu, tomo
JLPT: 4
Frequency Rank: 622

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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