Meaning

Primary

Ally

Alternatives

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
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

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

Context

Common Word Combinations

  • 自分の味方

    one's ally

    人の味方

    a person's ally

    本当の味方

    true 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.

実は、コウイチは味方のふりをしたてきだったんだよ。

Actually, Koichi was an enemy disguised as a friend.

お前は一体どっちの味方なんだ?

Who the heck are your allies?

Kanji Composition