How to say 'Friendship' in Japanese | 友情

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The Japanese word for Friendship is 'Yuujou', written as 友情 in Japanese.'Friendship' in hiragana is ゆうじょう.

word

友情

Meaning

Friendship

Reading

ゆうじょう

yuujou

Kanji

友Friend 情Feeling, Emotion

Explanation

The Japanese noun '友情 (ゆうじょう)' means 'friendship'. It refers to the close bond or relationship between friends, characterized by mutual affection, trust, and support. This word is often used in contexts emphasizing deep, enduring connections between people. For example: Their friendship is strong「彼らの友情は強い」(かれらのゆうじょうはつよい). I value our friendship「私は私たちの友情を大切にする」(わたしはわたしたちのゆうじょうをたいせつにする). The word can also appear in phrases like '友情を築く (ゆうじょうをきずく)' (to build a friendship) or '友情の証 (ゆうじょうのあかし)' (proof of friendship).

Part Of Speech

noun

Kanji JLPT

Kanji Grade

Frequency

5492

Composition

kanji

Handwriting

Kanji in the Word 友情

This word contains 2 kanji characters:

kanji

友

Meaning

Friend

kanji

情

Meaning

Feeling, Emotion

Words Related to 友情 Through the Kanji 友

These 4 Words contain the Kanji 友 as well.

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友達

Meaning

Friend

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友人

Meaning

Friend

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友

Meaning

Friend

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親友

Meaning

Best friend

Words Related to 友情 Through the Kanji 情

These 12 Words contain the Kanji 情 as well.

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情報

Meaning

Information

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表情

Meaning

Expression

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感情

Meaning

Emotion

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事情

Meaning

Circumstances

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愛情

Meaning

Affection

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苦情

Meaning

Complaint

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情勢

Meaning

Situation

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人情

Meaning

Humanity

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情熱

Meaning

Passion

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情けない

Meaning

Pitiful

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同情

Meaning

Sympathy

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情

Meaning

Emotion

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What does 'Yuujou' (友情) mean?

'Yuujou' means 'Friendship' .

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