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Picture story for the kanji 友, meaning friend

友 kanji: meaning “friend”, readings and mnemonic

JLPT N54 strokes

Meaning and readings

Meaning
friend
On'yomi
ユウ
Kun'yomi
とも

Picture story to remember 友

A friend is always on your side, again and again and again.

How to write 友: stroke order

友 is written with 4 strokes. Watch them drawn in order.

Words that use 友

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Kanji that share parts with 友.