友
とも
friend; companion; comrade; pal
JLPT N3 Common word
Meanings
Noun
friend; companion; comrade; pal- accompaniment; companion (e.g. book); complement; accessory
Rare and archaic meanings (2)
- friendArchaic
Noun, Na-adjective
affection (for siblings)Archaic
Example sentences
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She lies here beside me.
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A man is known by the company he keeps.
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Lend your money and lose your friend.
八方美人に友はなし。
A friend to all is a friend to none.
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An enemy yesterday can be a friend today.
More examples (10)
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He found a good companion in his dog.
持つべきものは友よ友！
A thing you ought to have is friends, buddy!
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A dog is a man's best friend.
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A friend in need is a friend indeed.
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Books are my best friends.
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A friend to all is a friend to none.
友を得んとすれば友となれ。
The only way to have a friend is to be one.
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It is important for us to choose good friends.
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A friend in need is a friend indeed.
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I found a true friend in her.