友 好(ゆうこう)

ゆうこう

noun

friendship, amity

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:

友好(ゆうこう)関係(かんけい) (friendly relations)
友好(ゆうこう)条約(じょうやく) (friendship treaty)
友好(ゆうこう)都市(とし) (sister city)
友好(ゆうこう)的(てき) (friendly - な-adjective)

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)

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Added 2026.1.13 1:02 · Revised 2026.5.27 5:08

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