仲良くする
nakayoku suruTo act in a friendly manner to improve or maintain a good relationship with someone.
新しい同僚と仲良くするように心がけています。
I try to get along well with my new colleagues.
子供たちはすぐに仲良くなった。
The children quickly became friends.
Often used to describe forming or maintaining friendly relationships in social or work settings.
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💡Pro Tip
Casual vs. Formal Tone
仲良くする is informal. For more formal contexts, use 友好的に接する or 良好な関係を築く.
⚡Gold Rule
Active Effort
仲良くする implies an active effort to build or maintain a relationship, not just passive coexistence.
📖Word Origin
The phrase combines 仲 (なか, 'relationship' or 'bond') and 良く (よく, 'well' or 'nicely'), with the verb する ('to do'). The compound emphasizes the action of fostering a good relationship.
📝Usage Notes
Used in both casual and slightly formal contexts. Common in social interactions, workplaces, and among friends. The verb する can be replaced with なりたい to express a desire to get along (e.g., 仲良くなりたい).