also: どうほう
Refers to people who share a common purpose, background, or activity; often used in historical or literary contexts for close associates or members of the same group.
They fought as comrades on the battlefield.
The bond between companions is deep.
Standard kanji spelling; the reading どうほう is more common than どうぼう.
Alternate reading; less common than どうほう.
The kanji 同 (same) and 朋 (friend) combine to mean 'same friend' or 'companion'. The word is of Chinese origin (Sino-Japanese).