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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りができた。
I was finally able to join the team.
彼は億万長者の仲間入りを果たした。
He achieved the status of becoming a billionaire.
先進国の仲間入りをする。
To join the ranks of developed nations.
仲間入り means joining a group or being accepted into a category. A compound of 仲間 (companion/group) + 入り (entering).
COMMON PATTERNS:
- 仲間入りをする: to join the ranks of ~
- 仲間入りを果たす: to achieve membership in ~
- 〜の仲間入りができる: to be able to join ~
USAGE:
Often used figuratively to describe reaching a milestone or entering an elite category, not just literal group membership.
- 先進国の仲間入り: joining the ranks of developed nations
- 億万長者の仲間入り: entering the ranks of billionaires
- 大人の仲間入り: becoming an adult (figurative)
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 加入: joining, enrollment (formal, for organizations/subscriptions)
- 参加: participation (for activities/events)
- 入会: joining a club/association