noun

  1. friend, companion.

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
朋友 ほうゆう

Contained Kanji Breakdown

companion, friend
ホウ とも (Kentei Pre-1, N1)
month, moon
つき ゲツ ガツ (1st, N5)
friend
とも ユウ う (2nd, N5)
left hand, cliff(厂) variant
or again, furthermore, on the other hand
また ユウ やす (8th, N1)