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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).
仲間意識が強いチームだ。
It's a team with a strong sense of camaraderie.
合宿を通じて仲間意識が高まった。
Our sense of solidarity deepened through the training camp.
仲間意識が強すぎると、外部の人を受け入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 (companion, fellow member) and 意識 (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:
- 仲間意識が強い: to have a strong sense of camaraderie
- 仲間意識を高める: to strengthen group solidarity
- 仲間意識が生まれる: a sense of camaraderie develops
- 仲間意識を持つ: to have a sense of belonging
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 連帯感: sense of solidarity — more formal, emphasizes mutual support and unity
- 帰属意識: sense of belonging — focuses on identifying with an organization or community
- 一体感: sense of unity — feeling of being one with a group, often in collective experiences