仲間

nakama

companion, friend, peer

彼は私の仲間です。

He is my friend.

general

A person or group with whom one shares a common bond, such as friendship, work, or a shared experience.

仲間と一緒に旅行に行きたい。

I want to go on a trip with my friends.

チームの仲間と協力してプロジェクトを完成させた。

We completed the project by collaborating with our team members.

The term can refer to close friends, colleagues, or people with shared interests or goals.

Collocations

仲間とwith friends仲間内among friends仲間意識sense of camaraderie

left out, excluded

sense of camaraderie

'仲間' is neutral and can be used in both formal and informal contexts, though '友達' is more casual for close friends.

While '仲間' can mean 'friend,' it is broader and includes colleagues or group members, so avoid using it exclusively for close friends.

The kanji '仲' means 'mediation' or 'relationship,' and '間' means 'between' or 'among.' Together, they signify a bond or connection among people.

While '仲間' can be used for close friends, it is also commonly used in professional or group settings to refer to colleagues or team members.

仲

mediation, relationship

root

間

between, among

root

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