companion, follower
On'yomi (音読み)
- リョ
- ロ
Kun'yomi (訓読み)
- とも
About this kanji
The kanji 侶 means 'companion' or 'follower' and is often used in a context that emphasizes relationships. It is typically used as a noun rather than a verb. A few common compounds include 僧侶 (そうりょ), which means 'priest,' and 伴侶 (はんりょ), meaning 'companion' or 'partner.' Another term is 同侶 (どうりょ), which also refers to a companion. When you see this kanji, think about it in terms of close relationships or companionship, as it usually conveys the idea of being alongside someone else. It's a great kanji to know if you're talking about friends, partners, or any meaningful bond.
Example sentences
彼は信頼できる侶を持っている。
He has a trustworthy companion.
Meanings across languages
- English
- companion, follower
- Tiếng Việt
- bạn đồng hành, người đi theo
- 日本語
- 仲間, 随伴
- 한국어
- 동반자, 추종자
- 中文
- 伴侣, 追随者
- id
- teman, pengikut
- th
- เพื่อน, ผู้ติดตาม
- es
- compañero, seguidor
- fr
- compagnon, suiveur
- de
- Begleiter, Gefährte
- pt
- companheiro, seguidor
Common compounds
- 僧侶priest, monk, bonze
- 伴侶companion, partner, spouse
- 侶伴companion
- 同侶companion, friend
- 伴侶動物companion animal, pet
- 二人は伴侶、三人は仲間割れtwo is a company, three is a crowd, one companion is better than two
Words using this kanji
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