N3912/1669
味方
atejirarely used kanji formnounnoun (generic)noun taking the genitive case particle のadjective (generic)noun or participle taking the aux. verb するintransitive verb
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Meanings
- friend, ally, supporter
- taking sides (with), supporting, standing by, backing up
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彼は私の味方だ。
He is my ally.
困った時、家族はいつも味方になってくれる。
When I'm in trouble, my family always takes my side.
彼女は弱い人の味方をすることで知られている。
She is known for supporting those who are weak.
その争いで、どちらの味方もしたくなかった。
In that dispute, I didn't want to take either side.
困難な状況においても、真の味方は最後まで傍にいてくれるものだ。
Even in difficult circumstances, a true ally will stay by your side until the end.
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