noun
companion; friend; comrade; colleague
Refers to a person with whom one shares an activity, goal, or affiliation; implies a sense of camaraderie or belonging.
彼は高校時代からの仲間だ。
He's a friend from high school.
I went out for drinks with my work colleagues.
noun
Used for a collective of people who share a common interest, activity, or identity; can be neutral or slightly informal depending on context.
彼は悪い仲間とつるんでいる。
He hangs out with a bad crowd.
趣味の仲間で集まって写真を撮った。
We got together as a hobby group and took photos.
noun
member of the same category; fellow (in a class/family)
Indicates belonging to the same category, such as a family, species, or class; often used in phrases like 仲間に入る or 仲間はずれ.
猫も犬も動物の仲間だ。
Cats and dogs are both members of the animal family.
彼だけ仲間はずれにされた。
He was the only one left out of the group.