Japanese word

仲

Pronunciation

Romajinaka

Meaning

  • nounrelationship

Example

私たちは仲がいいです。watashi ta chi wa naka ga i i de su

We have a good relationship.

Illustration for 仲 (relationship)

More examples

あの二人は仲が悪くても、協力しています。a no futa ri wa naka ga waru ku te mo kyō ryoku shi te i ma su

Even though those two do not get along, they work together.

Core concept

Describes how closely people are connected through mutual familiarity and goodwill.

Common phrases

  • 仲がいいnaka ga i i

    get along well

  • 仲が悪いnaka ga waru i

    not get along

Similar words

関係kankei: A general connection between people, groups, or things.

Definition in Japanese

互いに親しく、よく気が合う関係。taga i ni shita shi ku yo ku ki ga a u kan kei

Word origin

The native Japanese noun なか (naka, "relationship") is conventionally written 仲 (naka, "relationship") in this sense, and its deeper etymology is not certain.

Usage tips

  • In simple conversation, 仲 (naka) is often used for the bond between friends or family members, while 関係 (kankei) has a wider range of uses.

Other meanings

  • friendshipnoun

Opposites

  • 不仲funakadiscordnoun

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