仲間入(なかまい)り

なかまいり
noun
joining a group; becoming a member
1. joining a group; becoming a member
The act of becoming part of a group or category, often implying acceptance or achievement.
やっとチームの仲間入(なかまい)りができた。
I was finally able to join the team.
彼(かれ)は億万長者(おくまんちょうじゃ)の仲間入(なかまい)りを果(は)たした。
He achieved the status of becoming a billionaire.
先進国(せんしんこく)の仲間入(なかまい)りをする。
To join the ranks of developed nations.

FORMATION:
仲間(なかま) (companion/group) + 入(い)り (entering)

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 仲間入(なかまい)りをする/を果(は)たす (to join, to achieve membership)
  • 〜の仲間入(なかまい)りができる (to be able to join ~)

USAGE:
Often used figuratively to indicate joining an elite category or achieving a milestone status, not just literal group membership.

Related Words

Related: 仲間(なかま) (companion; group)
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Added 2026.1.19 13:35 · Revised 2026.1.24 23:24
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