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味方

Ally


Meaning

Ally, Supporter, Friend

Word Type

noun, verbal noun, の adjective

Explanation

The flavor of this direction is one I'd like to follow and go in, along with you. You have a good flavor and you're going in a good direction. Will you be my ally? I'll be your supporter.


Reading

みかた

Explanation

This word uses the on'yomi reading for 味 and the kun'yomi reading for 方. Luckily, you've learned them both already so you should be able to read this word!


Context

Patterns of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 味方をする

    to be an ally

    味方を使う

    to use an ally

    味方を作る

    to make an ally

  • 味方に付ける

    to make into an ally

    味方にする

    to make into an ally

    味方になる

    to become an ally

  • 味方がいる

    to have allies

    味方が死ぬ

    an ally dies

    味方ができる

    to gain an ally

  • 本当の味方

    true ally

    人の味方

    a person's ally

    自分の味方

    one's ally

Context Sentences

トーフグだけは、味方してくれると思ってたんだけどな。

I thought that at least Tofugu would support me.

お父さんは、お姉ちゃんの味方のフリをするが、いつでも私の味方だ。

Dad pretends to be my big sister's ally, but he's actually always on my side.

お前は一体どっちの味方なんだ?

Who the heck are your allies?


Kanji Composition