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

  • 友好のメッセージ

    message of friendship

    友好のシンボル

    symbol of friendship

    友好のしるし

    token of friendship

Context Sentences

このやきいもは、友好のしるしです。

This baked sweet potato is a sign of our friendship.

トーフグは、日米の友好をそくしんする役わりをはたした。

Tofugu played a role in promoting Japan-U.S. friendship.

カナさんって、とても友好的で経験豊富な日本語教師じゃない?でもそれだけじゃなく、実はヤクザの隠れメンバーでもあるんだよ。

Kana is a very friendly and experienced Japanese teacher, right?Actually, she is also a secret member of the Yakuza.

Kanji Composition