English–Japanese
“friend” in Japanese
How to say “friend” in Japanese
“Friend” in Japanese is 仲間 (nakama).
Describes people connected through a shared relationship, activity, or group, so the connection can mean friendship, companionship, teamwork, or work association.
Example sentences with 仲間
わたしの仲間はいつもいっしょに遊びます。wa ta shi no naka ma wa i tsu mo i ssho ni aso bi ma su
My friend always plays with me.
困ったときは、仲間に相談します。koma tta to ki wa naka ma ni sō dan shi ma su
When I have a problem, I consult my friends.
Tips for using 仲間
- In the familiar expression 仲間外れ (nakamahazure), 仲間 (nakama, "companion") refers to the group from which someone is excluded.
Other Japanese words for “friend”
友達と話します。tomo dachi to hana shi ma su
I talk with a friend.
本は一生の友です。hon wa is shō no tomo de su
Books are friends for life.
彼女は私の友人です。kano jo wa watashi no yū jin de su
She is my friend.
新しいフレンドができました。atara shi i fu re n do ga de ki ma shi ta
I made a new friend.