Kanji · N5 · 4 strokes
友 / friend
Kanji for friend.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | ユウ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | とも | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
友 carries the meaning friend.
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How to write 友
Trace 友 on the canvas at the top of the page. The animation below plays the stroke order — watch how each numbered stroke is drawn, then trace along yourself.
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Common compounds with 友
友達ともだちfriend
友人ゆうじんfriend
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友 in context
銀座で友達に会いました。
ぎんざでともだちにあいました
I met a friend in Ginza.
リンダさんはわたしの友人です。
りんださんはわたしのゆうじんです
Linda is my friend.
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Printable practice sheet
Print this worksheet to practice writing 友 by hand — the top row shows the stroke order to trace, then fill the blank squares.
友 — Kanji Practice
4 strokes · studyhiragana.com/kanji/友
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