仲 間(なかま)

なかま

noun

companion, fellow

1. companion, comrade, fellow

People who belong to the same group, share the same interests, or work together. Implies a sense of camaraderie and belonging.

彼(かれ)は信頼(しんらい)できる仲間(なかま)だ。

He is a trustworthy companion.

仲間(なかま)と一緒(いっしょ)に旅行(りょこう)に行(い)った。

I went on a trip with my friends/companions.

仲間(なかま)を裏切(うらぎ)ることはできない。

I can't betray my companions.

仲間(なかま)と協力(きょうりょく)して問題(もんだい)を解決(かいけつ)した。

I solved the problem by cooperating with my teammates.

仲間(なかま)外(はず)れにされて悲(かな)しかった。

I was sad to be left out of the group.

新(あたら)しい仲間(なかま)がチームに加(くわ)わった。

A new member joined the team.

2. member of a group, category

Things that belong to the same category or type. Used for classification.

イルカは鯨(くじら)の仲間(なかま)です。

Dolphins are in the whale family (same category as whales).

〜の仲間(なかま) = belonging to the same category

トマトは野菜(やさい)の仲間(なかま)だ。

Tomatoes belong to the vegetable category.

この植物(しょくぶつ)はバラの仲間(なかま)です。

This plant belongs to the rose family.

ペンギンは鳥(とり)の仲間(なかま)だ。

Penguins belong to the bird family.

クジラは魚(さかな)ではなく、哺乳類(ほにゅうるい)の仲間(なかま)です。

Whales are not fish; they belong to the mammal group.

USAGE: 仲間(なかま) implies a stronger bond than just 'friend'. It suggests people who share experiences, goals, or a sense of belonging together.

NUANCES:

Implies solidarity and loyalty
Often used for teammates, colleagues, or fellow group members
Can indicate being 'one of us'

COMMON PATTERNS:

仲間(なかま)に入(い)る (to join a group)
仲間(なかま)に入(い)れる (to include in the group)
仲間(なかま)外(はず)れ (being left out, ostracism)
仲間(なかま)意識(いしき) (sense of belonging)
〜の仲間(なかま) (belonging to the ~ category/group)

SIMILAR WORDS:

友達(ともだち) - friend (general)
同僚(どうりょう) - colleague (work)
仲良(なかよ)し - close friend
同士(どうし) - fellow (suffix)

Related Words

Related: 友達(ともだち) (friend)

Related: 同士(どうし) (fellow (suffix))

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Added 2026.1.12 19:04 · Revised 2026.5.26 7:05

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