No. 1,034 in Japanese
仲間
A companion, comrade, or group member.
In a sentence
私の仲間は皆で協力してプロジェクトを完成させました。
My colleagues worked together to complete the project.
In this sentence, "仲間" is used to refer to colleagues or companions in a collaborative effort.
森の中で迷った時、偶然出会った仲間に助けてもらいました。
When I got lost in the forest, a companion I met by chance helped me.
Here, "仲間" signifies an ally or a supportive person encountered in a time of need.
趣味の仲間と毎週集まってベースギターを弾いています。
I meet with my fellow hobby enthusiasts every week to play bass guitar.
In this context, "仲間" is used for friends or acquaintances joined by a shared interest or hobby.
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