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仲
Relationship, Companion
なか (naka)
JLPT N2
Interesting Fact
The expression 仲良し (nakayoshi), meaning 'close friends,' is commonly heard among children and adults alike. Maintaining good relationships is highly valued in Japanese society.
Memory Trick
Imagine two close friends walking side by side and laughing together. Their friendship helps you remember 仲 means 'relationship' or 'companion.'
Readings
Onyomi: チュウ (chuu)
Kunyomi: なか (naka)
Example Words
仲間
なかま (nakama)
Companion
仲良し
なかよし (nakayoshi)
Close friends
仲直り
なかなおり (nakanaori)
Reconciliation
仲介
ちゅうかい (chuukai)
Mediation
Example Sentence
私たち は とても 仲 が 良いです。
わたしたち は とても なか が よいです。
watashitachi wa totemo naka ga yoi desu
We get along very well.