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How to say 'Relationship' in Japanese | 仲

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The Japanese word for Relationship is 'Naka', written as 仲 in Japanese.'Relationship' in hiragana is なか.

    word

    Meaning

    Relationship

    Reading

    なか

    naka

    Kanji

    Relationship

    Explanation

    The Japanese noun '仲 (なか)' refers to the relationship or bond between people. It is often used to describe the quality of a relationship, whether it is good, bad, or neutral. For example: They have a good relationship「彼らは仲がいい」(かれらはなかがいい). Their relationship has improved「彼らの仲は良くなった」(かれらのなかはよくなった). This word is commonly used in contexts involving friendships, family, or colleagues, and it emphasizes the interpersonal connection rather than the individuals themselves.

    Part Of Speech

    noun

    Kanji JLPT

    N2

    Kanji Grade

    4

    Frequency

    3011

    Composition

    kanji

    Handwriting

Kanji in the Word

This word contains 1 kanji character:

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Relationship

Words Related to Through the Kanji

These 5 Words contain the Kanji 仲 as well.

  • word

    仲間

    Meaning

    Companion

  • word

    仲良く

    Meaning

    Friendly

  • word

    仲良し

    Meaning

    Friend

  • word

    仲直り

    Meaning

    Reconciliation

  • word

    仲人

    Meaning

    Matchmaker

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What does 'Naka' (仲) mean?

'Naka' means 'Relationship' .

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