English–Japanese
“ally” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajimikata
Example
彼はいつも私の味方です。kare wa i tsu mo watashi no mi kata de su
He is always on my side.
How to say “ally” in Japanese
“Ally” in Japanese is 味方 (mikata).
It centers on standing on someone's side and giving support rather than remaining neutral.
Example sentences with 味方
先生を味方にして、問題を解決しました。sen sei o mi kata ni shi te mon dai o kai ketsu shi ma shi ta
We solved the problem by making the teacher our ally.
Tips for using 味方
- Unlike ally, which can sound formal or strategic in English, 味方 (mikata) is also natural for someone who supports a friend in a small disagreement.