同おなじ釜かまの飯めしを食くう

expression, godan verb (-u)

to be close friends; to have lived together; to share a deep bond

Idiomatic expression literally meaning 'to eat rice from the same pot'. It implies a strong, often long-lasting bond formed through shared daily life, hardships, or meals. Commonly used to describe coworkers, classmates, or comrades who have spent a lot of time together.

• 彼かれとは同おなじ釜かまの飯めしを食くった仲なかだから、何なんでも話はなせる。

  Since we've been through thick and thin together, I can talk to him about anything.

• 同おなじ釜かまの飯めしを食くった戦せん友ゆうたちと再さい会かいした。

  I reunited with my old comrades with whom I shared many hardships.