JLPT N5 · Japanese kanji
友 — friend
- Reading
- ユウ・とも
- Meaning
- friend
- JLPT level
- N5
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
友 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N5 level. Its primary reading is ユウ・とも and it means friend. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
友 appears in everyday japanese words such as 友 (friend), 友好 (friendship) and 友人 (friend).
Japanese words containing 友
Frequently asked questions
What does 友 mean in Japanese?
友 means friend in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N5 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 友 read?
友 is read ユウ・とも. Reading it inside real words — 友 and 友好 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 友 — is it JLPT N5?
Yes. 友 is on the official JLPT N5 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 友 in a word?
A common word containing 友 is 友 (とも) — "friend". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 友 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 友 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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