ε
JLPT N5
Friend
Readings
Onβyomi: γ¦γ¦ (yΕ«)
Kunβyomi: γ¨γ (tomo)
γ¨γ (tomo) β friend, companion
Detailed Explanation
Vocabulary
ει, θ¦ͺε, εζ
, εδΊΊ,
γ¨γγ γ‘, γγγγ, γγγγγ, γγγγ,
friend, friend, close friend, friendship, friend (formal),
Example Sentences
ειγ¨δΌγγΎγγ
γ¨γγ γ‘γ¨ γγγΎγγ
I meet a friend.
θ¦ͺεγ倧εγ«γγΎγγ
γγγγγ γγγγ€γ« γγΎγγ
I value my close friends.
εζ
γ―倧δΊγ§γγ
γγγγγγ― γ γγγ§γγ
Friendship is important.
εδΊΊγζ₯γΎγγ
γγγγγ γγΎγγ
A friend will come.
Cultural Note
ε (friend) is important in Japanese culture:
1. Social value:
o Friendship is highly valued, though Japanese people often emphasize trust, loyalty, and discretion over casual socializing.
2. Expressions:
o ει (γ¨γγ γ‘, tomodachi) is the most common word for friend, appearing in daily conversation.
o Compounds like θ¦ͺε (best friend) reflect deeper, lifelong bonds.
3. Historical and literary use:
o εζ (γγγγγ) appears in literature, reflecting bonds beyond family.
4. Symbolic meaning:
o The kanji shows mutual support and cooperation, highlighting the cultural importance of teamwork and social harmony.
1. Social value:
o Friendship is highly valued, though Japanese people often emphasize trust, loyalty, and discretion over casual socializing.
2. Expressions:
o ει (γ¨γγ γ‘, tomodachi) is the most common word for friend, appearing in daily conversation.
o Compounds like θ¦ͺε (best friend) reflect deeper, lifelong bonds.
3. Historical and literary use:
o εζ (γγγγγ) appears in literature, reflecting bonds beyond family.
4. Symbolic meaning:
o The kanji shows mutual support and cooperation, highlighting the cultural importance of teamwork and social harmony.