Companion in Japanese
"companion" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
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tomo
5 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "companion". The most common choice is shown first.
Top pick
companion, friend
Reading: hou
8 strokes · peaceful
Where it comes from
Shape of two shells together. Friend.
What it carries
Friend, companion, fellow. Represents friend.
Related kanji for "companion"
companion
ryo · peaceful
Combines 'person' (亻) with 'spine/connected' (呂), representing people going together—companions or partners.
companion
rin · peaceful
Combines 'person' (亻) with 'order' (侖), representing order in human relationships—moral principles.
companion
ryou · peaceful
Combines 'person' (亻) with 'fire' (尞), representing companions gathered around the same fire—colleagues.
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han · peaceful
Composed of person and half. Half person.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for companion?
The most common kanji for "companion" is 朋, read as hou. It means companion, friend. Related kanji: 侶 (companion), 倫 (companion), 僚 (companion), 伴 (companion).
How many strokes does 朋 have?
朋 has 8 strokes.