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仲間意識
nakama ishiki
sense of camaraderie
このチームは仲間意識が強い。
This team has a strong sense of camaraderie.
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A feeling of shared identity and mutual support among members of a group.
部活動では仲間意識を大切にしている。
In club activities, we value a sense of camaraderie.
彼らは長年の仲間意識で結ばれている。
They are bound by years of camaraderie.
Often used in team sports, workplaces, or social groups to describe unity.
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Pro Tip
Cultural Context
仲間意識 is deeply valued in Japanese society, where group harmony (和, wa) is prioritized over individual achievement in many contexts.
Gold Rule
Avoid Overuse
While useful for describing group bonds, avoid using 仲間意識 in contexts where individualism is emphasized (e.g., Western corporate cultures).
Word Origin
The word combines 仲間 (nakama, 'comrade' or 'peer') and 意識 (ishiki, 'sense' or 'awareness'). It emerged in modern Japanese to describe the psychological bond within groups.
Usage Notes
Common in contexts where teamwork or group cohesion is emphasized, such as sports teams, corporate settings, or volunteer groups.
Word Breakdown
仲間
comrade, peer, or fellow member of a group
noun意識
sense, awareness, or consciousness
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