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JLPT N19画 · 9 strokesradical 人

companion, follower

On'yomi (音読み)

  • リョ

Kun'yomi (訓読み)

  • とも

Mnemonic

As two people (人) stand next to each other, they become companions (侶), sharing laughter and adventures on life's journey.

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

  • 僧侶そうりょpriest, monk, bonze
  • 伴侶はんりょcompanion, partner, spouse
  • 侶伴りょはんcompanion
  • 同侶どうりょcompanion, friend
  • 伴侶動物はんりょどうぶつcompanion animal, pet
  • 二人は伴侶、三人は仲間割れふたりははんりょ、さんにんはなかまわれtwo is a company, three is a crowd, one companion is better than two

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