俺の仲間
ore no nakama
The English phrase "my guy" can be translated into Japanese as 俺の仲間 (ore no nakama).
Which one should you use?
Depending on the level of closeness and the situation, other terms might be more appropriate. 友人 is a formal way to say friend or companion. マブダチ is an informal and friendly term for a close friend, while 相棒 is a colloquial term used to describe a trusted partner or teammate to express a strong bond.
How do you pronounce it?
ore no nakama
Did you know?
- The word 仲間 can refer to a friend but also to a co-conspirator or a fellow criminal in a crime ring. Depending on the context, calling someone your 仲間 might imply you are partners in a secret or illegal act.
- The phrase 俺の仲間 can be used to describe people you have never actually met, as long as they belong to the same organization, club or social group as you.
- Using 俺 to say 'my' in 俺の仲間 is highly masculine and assertive. If a woman uses 俺, it is often a stylistic choice in anime or fiction to signal a rebellious or 'tomboy' personality.
Examples in context
- 彼は私のマブダチです。He is my guy.
Example conversation
Youta is introducing a friend to Misaki.
- 陽太 Yotaこいつは俺の仲間だよ。Koitsu wa ore no nakama dayo.This is my guy.
- 美咲 Misaki初めまして。よろしくね。Hajimemashite. Yoroshiku ne.Nice to meet you.
- 陽太 Yota本当にいい奴なんだ。Hontou ni ii yatsu nanda.He's a really good guy.
- 美咲 Misaki陽太がそう言うなら安心ね。Youta ga sou iu nara anshin ne.If you say so, Youta, I'm reassured.
