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companion

JLPT N1 9 strokes
Kun'yomi
とも
On'yomi
リョ・ロ

侶 means "companion". It is a JLPT N1 kanji written in 9 strokes. It is read とも in native Japanese words (kun'yomi) and リョ・ロ in compounds (on'yomi). It is taught beyond elementary school (junior high and up).

Stroke order & writing

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Common questions

What does the kanji 侶 mean?
侶 means "companion". It is a JLPT N1 kanji.
How many strokes does 侶 have?
侶 is written in 9 strokes.
How is 侶 read?
It is read とも in native Japanese words (kun'yomi) and リョ・ロ in compounds (on'yomi).
What JLPT level is 侶?
侶 is a JLPT N1 kanji.