仲 間(なかま)意 識(いしき)

なかまいしき

noun

sense of camaraderie; group solidarity

1. sense of camaraderie; solidarity; fellow feeling; group consciousness

The feeling of belonging to a group and identifying with its members. Can be positive (team spirit) or negative (exclusionary in-group mentality).

仲間(なかま)意識(いしき)が強(つよ)いチームだ。

It's a team with a strong sense of camaraderie.

合宿(がっしゅく)を通(つう)じて仲間(なかま)意識(いしき)が高(たか)まった。

Our sense of solidarity deepened through the training camp.

仲間(なかま)意識(いしき)が強(つよ)すぎると、外部(がいぶ)の人(ひと)を受(う)け入(い)れにくくなることがある。

If the group consciousness is too strong, it can become difficult to accept outsiders.

A compound of 仲間(なかま) (companion, fellow member) and 意識(いしき) (consciousness, awareness). Describes the psychological bond within a group. While often used positively to describe team spirit, it can also refer to exclusionary cliquishness when carried too far.

Common collocations

仲間(なかま)意識(いしき)が強(つよ)い: to have a strong sense of camaraderie
仲間(なかま)意識(いしき)を高(たか)める: to strengthen group solidarity
仲間(なかま)意識(いしき)が生(う)まれる: a sense of camaraderie develops
仲間(なかま)意識(いしき)を持(も)つ: to have a sense of belonging

Similar words

連帯感(れんたいかん): sense of solidarity — more formal, emphasizes mutual support and unity
帰属意識(きぞくいしき): sense of belonging — focuses on identifying with an organization or community
一体感(いったいかん): sense of unity — feeling of being one with a group, often in collective experiences

Related Words

Compare: 連帯感(れんたいかん) (sense of solidarity)

Compare: 帰属意識(きぞくいしき) (sense of belonging)

Compare: 一体感(いったいかん) (sense of unity)

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Added 2026.4.27 0:19 · Revised 2026.10.17 22:04

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