Kanji for "Friend"
3 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "friend". The most popular choice is shown first.
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friend
Reading: yuu
4 strokes · peaceful
Related kanji for "friend"
朋8 strokes旧5 strokes
friend
hou · peaceful
old friend(also: old times, old things, former)
kyuu · peaceful
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for friend?
The most common kanji for "friend" is 友, read as yuu. It means friend. Related kanji: 朋 (friend), 旧 (old friend).
How many strokes does 友 have?
友 has 4 strokes.