仲良(なかよ)し

なかよし
noun, na-adjective
close friend, on good terms
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1. close friend, good friend, being on good terms
Describes people who get along well and have a friendly, harmonious relationship. Also used as an adjective-like modifier meaning 'friendly' or 'close.'
あの二人(ふたり)は仲良(なかよ)しだ。
Those two are close friends.
子(こ)どもの頃(ころ)からの仲良(なかよ)しだ。
We've been close friends since childhood.
兄弟(きょうだい)なのに全然(ぜんぜん)仲良(なかよ)しじゃない。
Even though they're siblings, they don't get along at all.

Usage: 仲良(なかよ)し has a warm, somewhat childlike or casual tone. It is very common in everyday speech, especially among women and children, and sounds softer than the more neutral 仲(なか)がいい.

Common patterns

Similar: 仲(なか)がいい is a more neutral, adult way to say "to be on good terms." 仲良(なかよ)し sounds more affectionate and informal.

Related Words

Compare: 仲間(なかま) (companion, fellow)
Compare: 仲良(なかよ)くする (to get along well)
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Added 2026.2.16 19:57 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01
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