友
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Base noun form. Refers to a friend or companion; often used in compounds or formal contexts.
Theme
User and their friend Aya are catching up at a café, discussing social plans and mutual acquaintances.
友
とも
friend, companion, pal
People & IdentityFamily & Personal Relationships
Memory Hook
Think of 'you' and 'me' as friends — 'you-me' → 友 (tomo, 'friend'). It's a simple bond between two people.
Cultural Note
In Japan, 『友』 (tomo, 'friend') is often used in compound words like 『友達』 (tomodachi, 'friend') or 『友情』 (yuujou, 'friendship'). Friendships are highly valued, and terms like 『親友』 (shinyuu, 'best friend') show deep bonds.
Forms
Base: 友Base noun form. Refers to a friend or companion; often used in compounds or formal contexts.