友好(ゆうこう)

ゆうこう
noun
friendship, amity
formal
See also: 有効(ゆうこう) (valid, effective)
1. friendship, amity, friendly relations
A state of mutual goodwill and cooperation, especially between nations, organizations, or groups.
両国(りょうこく)の友好(ゆうこう)関係(かんけい)を深(ふか)めたい。
We want to deepen the friendly relations between the two countries.
友好(ゆうこう)条約(じょうやく)が結(むす)ばれた。
A friendship treaty was concluded.
友好(ゆうこう)的(てき)な態度(たいど)で接(せっ)した。
I treated them with a friendly attitude.
友好的 = friendly (な-adjective form)

Usage: 友好(ゆうこう) is typically used in formal contexts, especially in diplomacy and international relations. For personal friendships, 友情(ゆうじょう) is more common.

Common patterns

Note: Do not confuse with 有効(ゆうこう) (valid, effective), which has the same reading.

Related Words

Related: 友情(ゆうじょう)
Related: 親睦(しんぼく) (fellowship, friendship, goodwill)
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Added 2026.1.13 1:02 · Revised 2026.9.2 12:02
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