Memory phrase for the Kanji: 友


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Meaning

friend

Pronunciation


tomo

Explanation

Comprises twice the radical for hand: , as shaking hands

Mnemonic

They shake hands because they are friends.

Radicals

FriendComprises twice the sign for hand: , , because friends shake hands.
handSeveral characters are used for hand: ,ナ, , ,ヨ,
handSeveral characters are used for hand: , , , ヨ
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Vocabulary

 友  とも  friend, companion, pal
 友達  ともだち  friend
 友好  ゆうこう  friendship
 友人  ゆうじん  friend
 友情  ゆうじょう  friendship, fellowship
 親友  しんゆう  close friend/bosom (old, intimate) buddy

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