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Kanji for Companion
Japanese has more than one kanji connected to “companion”: 伴、侶. Each has its own feeling. Compare their meanings, readings and the names they appear in.
companion
A companion who walks beside you.
7 strokes On reading ハン、バン (han, ban) Kun reading ともなう (tomonau) JLPT N1
Dictionary meanings: consort, accompany, bring with, companion
Readings used for names on Nazuke: tomo, han, ban
In Japan it appears in about 76 given names in the JMnedict name dictionary, in both boys’ and girls’ names.
Names written with 伴: Savannah 冴伴南 · Van 伴 · Ivan 生伴 · Siobhan 紗宇伴
companion
A companion and partner through life.
9 strokes On reading リョ、ロ (ryo, ro) Kun reading とも (tomo)
Dictionary meanings: companion, follower
Readings used for names on Nazuke: ro
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