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Base noun form. Refers to someone who accompanies or serves, often in a supportive or subordinate role.
Theme
At a traditional Japanese tea ceremony, User is attending as a guest with their friend Kenji, who explains the roles and etiquette involved.
供
とも
accompanying, attendant, companion, retinue
People & IdentityFamily & Personal Relationships
Memory Hook
Think of 'tomodachi' (friend) — 'tomodachi' sounds like 'to-mo-dachi', and 『供』 (tomo) means 'companion'. 'Tomodachi' has 『供』 in it for 'friend' or 'companion'!
Cultural Note
In Japanese culture, 『供』 (tomo, 'companion') is often used in formal or historical contexts, such as in terms like 『お供』 (otomo, 'attendant') for someone who accompanies a person of higher status.
Forms
Base: 供Base noun form. Refers to someone who accompanies or serves, often in a supportive or subordinate role.