1A companion or fellow one acts, works, or spends time with — a trusted friend, colleague, or ally.
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.
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.
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.