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友
友 (readings: ゆう, とも; Japanese kanji) means “friend”. It is a Grade 2 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 2 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 友達 (friend).
What does 友 mean?
| Kanji | 友 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | friend |
| Readings | ゆう, とも |
| Grade | Grade 2 (Easy) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 友
友 is read ゆう or とも depending on the word.
Example words with 友
| Example | 友達 (friend) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14