友

とも

friend

N3 #2,028

Meanings

also 朋

  1. noun friend; companion; comrade; pal
  2. accompaniment; companion (e.g. book); complement; accessory

ゆう

  1. noun, archaic friend
  2. noun, na-adjective, archaic affection (for siblings)

Its kanji

In sentences

私わたしと友ともに眠ねむる。 She lies here beside me. #164859

昨日きのうの敵てきは今日きょうの友とも。 An enemy yesterday can be a friend today. #1034886

彼女かのじょは私わたしの誠実せいじつな友ともになった。 I found a true friend in her. #89346

人ひとは善悪ぜんあくの友ともによる。 A man is known by the company he keeps. #144468

金かねを貸かして友ともを失うしなえ。 Lend your money and lose your friend. #179695

八方美人はっぽうびじんに友ともはなし。 A friend to all is a friend to none. #480895

彼かれは犬いぬをよき友ともとした。 He found a good companion in his dog. #107713

持もつべきものは友ともよ友とも！ A thing you ought to have is friends, buddy! #10303774