友

とも

Also written 朋

Meanings

1. Noun friend; companion; comrade; pal
2. accompaniment; companion (e.g. book); complement; accessory

Kanji

• 友 friend. Read as とも.

Example sentences

• 金を貸して友を失え。
  Lend your money and lose your friend.
• よい友を選ぶことは大切だ。
  It is important for us to choose good friends.
• まさかの時の友は真の友。
  A friend in need is a friend indeed.
• まさかの時の友こそ真の友。
  A friend in need is a friend indeed.
• 犬はしばしば「人間の最良の友」と呼ばれています。
  The dog is often called 'man's best friend.'

Common phrases

• 友になる
• 友がいる

Words containing 友

• 友達 (ともだち) friend
• リア友 (リアとも) real-life friend (as opposed to online friend)
• 住友 (すみとも) Sumitomo

And 66 more.

Word lists

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