Ally
Supporter, Friend
noun, verbal noun, の adjective
You like the flavor of a particular direction, so you go that way. Everyone else going in the same flavor direction is your ally or supporter. They're your flavor direction allies. They have the same tastes and they're chasing the same flavors in life, so naturally they become allies, right?
This word uses the on'yomi reading for 味, but the kun'yomi reading for 方, so watch out for that! You're probably more familiar with the on'yomi for 方, so here's a mnemonic to help with the kun'yomi:
A good ally or supporter is always ready to catapult (かた) you into the best positions. They believe in you so they want what's best for you.
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
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?