Japanese Kanji

hou

companion · friend

Jinmeiyō (name kanji) · 8 strokes

Readings

  • ONホウhou
  • KUNともtomo

Meaning

Companion, friend.

Stroke order for 朋

朋 is a Jinmeiyō (name kanji) — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 8 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents. Jinmeiyō kanji are officially approved for use in Japanese personal names and may be encountered in legal documents and family registries.

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