also: なかがよい
仲がいい · i-adjective (yoi/ii class)
| Form | Positive | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Dictionary | 仲がいい | 仲がよくない |
| Polite | 仲がいいです | 仲がよくないですalso 仲がよくありません |
| Past polite | 仲がよかったです | 仲がよくなかったですalso 仲がよくありませんでした |
| Past | 仲がよかった | 仲がよくなかった |
| Te-form | 仲がよくて | 仲がよくなくて |
| Adverbial | 仲がよく | |
| Conditional | 仲がよければ | 仲がよくなければ |
| Tara conditional | 仲がよかったら | 仲がよくなかったら |
expression, i-adjective (yoi/ii class)
close; intimate; on good terms
Describes a friendly, harmonious relationship between people. Often used with と to indicate the other person.
I've been close with him for a long time.
Those two are really close, aren't they?
仲がいい describes a close, friendly relationship that often develops over time, while 気が合う focuses on an innate, natural compatibility of personality or interests.
仲がいい is a conversational phrase meaning people get along well, whereas 親しい is a single adjective that can sound slightly more formal or descriptive.
on bad terms; not getting along
Most common spelling; uses the colloquial いい form.
More formal or written variant using 良い and the reading よい.
Search-only kana spelling of 仲が良い; not a common standalone written form.
Compound of 仲 (relationship) + が (subject marker) + いい/良い (good). Literally 'the relationship is good.'