Kanji information

MeaningsFriend
On-yomiゆう
Kun-yomiとも
Strokes4
JLPT LevelN5
Grade2
Frequency622

How to Write 友 (Kanji) – Animated Stroke Order

1 2 3 4

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 友 mean?

Friend

How do you read 友?

On-yomi: ゆう / Kun-yomi: とも

How many strokes does 友 have?

4 strokes

友 appears in which JLPT level?

友 is classified as JLPT N5.

In what school grade is 友 taught in Japan?

It is introduced in Grade 2 kanji.

How common is 友 in modern Japanese?

Frequency rank: 622.

Where can I see the stroke order for 友?

You can view the animated stroke order diagram for 友 above.

What is the Unicode code-point for 友?

U+53CB

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