仲良(なかよ)くする

なかよくする
expression
to get along well; to be on good terms
societydaily-life
1. to get along well; to be on good terms
to maintain a friendly and harmonious relationship with someone
兄弟(きょうだい)で仲良(なかよ)くしなさい。
Get along with your siblings.
あの二人(ふたり)はいつも仲良(なかよ)くしている。
Those two always get along well.
隣(となり)の人(ひと)と仲良(なかよ)くするのは大切(たいせつ)なことだ。
It's important to be on good terms with your neighbors.
2. to make friends; to become friendly
to establish a good relationship with someone, often used as an instruction or wish
仲良(なかよ)くしてね。
Let's be friends, okay?
転校生(てんこうせい)と仲良(なかよ)くしてあげて。
Please be nice to the transfer student.
初(はじ)めて会(あ)ったのにすぐ仲良(なかよ)くしてくれた。
Even though we just met, they quickly became friendly with me.

A common expression frequently heard in everyday life, especially among parents and teachers speaking to children. The imperative 仲良(なかよ)くしなさい is one of the most typical things said to squabbling siblings.

Common patterns

  • 仲良(なかよ)くしなさい: get along (parental command)
  • 仲良(なかよ)くしてね: let's be friends
  • 仲良(なかよ)くしてあげて: be nice to (someone)
  • 仲良(なかよ)くしている: to be on good terms

Similar words

  • 仲良(なかよ)し: close friend, being on good terms — a noun or na-adjective, often used by or about children
  • うまくやる: to get along, to manage well — more casual and broader, not limited to relationships
  • 付(つ)き合(あ)う: to associate with — broader meaning including dating

Writing

Also written 仲良(なかよ)くする or 仲(なか)よくする. The kanji 仲良(なかよ)く is standard.

Related Words

Compare: 仲良(なかよ)し (close friend, being on good terms)
Compare: 付(つ)き合(あ)う (to associate with)
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Added 2026.4.26 20:19 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:02
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