Meaning

Primary

Friendship

Word Type

noun

Explanation

If you have a friend you like, well, that's true friendship!

Reading

ゆうこう
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

Context

Pattern of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 友好のしるし

    token of friendship

    友好のシンボル

    symbol of friendship

    友好のメッセージ

    message of friendship

Context Sentences

このキーホルダーは、私たちの友好のシンボルです。

This key chain is a sign of our friendship.

日本と米国の友好は強いですか?

Is the friendship between Japan and the United States strong?

あそこの家のおじさん友好的だけど、実はヤクザの隠れメンバーらしいよ!

The man who lives in that house over there is friendly, but apparently he's secretly a yakuza member!

Kanji Composition