Translation of Japanese word "友情" to English
友情
ゆうじょう
[yuujou]
IPA: /yūjō/
Meaning
NounThe condition of being friends.
How to use
友情 (yuujou) — 'friendship / fellowship'. 友情を深める — deepen friendship. 男の友情 — male friendship.
🇬🇧 English
friendship
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 友情
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): ゆうじょう
Romaji Transcription: yuujou
Example Sentences
彼らは長い間友情を育んでいました。
かれらはながいあいだゆうじょうをうんでいました。
They nurtured their friendship for a long time.
友情は人生の重要な部分です。
ゆうじょうはじんせいのじゅうようぶつです。
Friendship is an important part of life.
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What does the Japanese word "友情" mean?▼
The Japanese word "友情" means "friendship" in English.
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The word "友情" is read as "ゆうじょう" (yuujou). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "A bond felt between friends.".
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