仲間

なかま
JLPT:N3
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1A companion or fellow one acts, works, or spends time with — a trusted friend, colleague, or ally.

Noun

Examples

田中さんはいつも頼りになる仲間だ。

Mr. Tanaka is always a reliable companion.

新しい職場で気の合う仲間ができた。

I made some good friends who click with me at my new workplace.

困っていたとき、仲間が手を貸してくれた。

When I was in trouble, my friends lent me a hand.

彼は長年の仲間たちと一緒に会社を立ち上げた。

He started the company together with his longtime companions.

2A group of people gathered around a shared purpose or interest; can also refer to a clique or gang.

Noun

Examples

同じ趣味の仲間でバンドを組んだ。

I formed a band with a group who share my hobby.

旅行に一緒に行く仲間を募っている人がいる。

Someone is looking for a group to go traveling with.

彼は素行の悪い仲間に引き込まれてしまったらしい。

It seems he got dragged in by a bad crowd.

3A member of the same category, kind, or classification; used of living things or concepts belonging to the same group.

Noun

Examples

イルカはクジラの仲間だ。

Dolphins belong to the same group as whales.

このキノコは毒キノコの仲間なので食べてはいけない。

This mushroom belongs to a poisonous group, so you shouldn't eat it.

トマトはナスの仲間に分類される。

Tomatoes are classified in the same family as eggplants.

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