Japanese symbol for “retinue”
供
とも
Romaji: tomo
companion; follower; attendant; retinue
In Japanese, retinue is 供, read とも (tomo).
Before using these characters for a tattoo, check them with a native speaker. Dictionary words often have several meanings, and the right choice depends on context.
Meanings
- n, vs, vt companion; follower; attendant; retinue
Written forms: 供、伴、侶. Readings: とも.
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “retinue”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 付き添い | つきそい tsukisoi | attendant; escort; entourage |
| 供回り | ともまわり tomomawari | retinue; suite |
| 供勢 | ともぜい tomozei | attendants; retinue |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 子供 | こども kodomo | child; children |
| 提供 | ていきょう teikyou | offer; tender; providing |
| 供給 | きょうきゅう kyoukyuu | supply; provision; service |
| 供述 | きょうじゅつ kyoujutsu | affidavit; deposition; testimony |
| 供与 | きょうよ kyouyo | giving; provision; furnishing |
| 供養 | くよう kuyou | memorial service for the dead; holding a service |
See also: Chinese symbol for “retinue”.
Data: JMdict (CC BY-SA 4.0); KANJIDIC2 (CC BY-SA 4.0); KanjiVG (CC BY-SA 3.0); wordfreq (CC BY-SA 4.0 (data)). Retrieved 2026-10-22.