Japanese

なかま
Meaning: companion; comrade; circle of friends
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

仲
間

Example sentences

He is a reliable teammate of ours.
彼はかつての仲間に背を向けて、一人で歩き出した。
He turned his back on his former comrades and started walking alone.
彼は仲間の間では「兄貴」と呼ばれ、慕われている。
He is called 'Aniki' (big brother) among his colleagues and is held in high regard.
彼は悪い仲間を遠ざけるように努めた。
He tried to keep bad company away.
彼らは苦楽を共にしてきた仲間だ。
They are companions who have shared joys and sorrows.
彼は探検隊の隊長として仲間を導いた。
He led his comrades as the leader of the expedition team.
彼は仲間を売った裏切り者だ。
He is a traitor who sold out his comrades.
彼は仲間に目配せをして、合図を送った。
He signaled to his companions with his eyes.
男は自分を裏切った仲間を鋭い目つきで睨み付けた。
The man glared at the comrade who betrayed him with a sharp look.
彼は、裏切った仲間を呪い殺すと誓った。
He vowed to curse the comrade who betrayed him to death.

Usage Notes

Refers to a group of people doing things together or share a common bond. It's often warmer and stronger than just 'friend' (tomodachi).

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