Quick answer
仲 is the kanji for "Go-between". Its reading is なか (naka). This page includes example sentences and a stroke-order diagram.
Meaning
Go-between
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Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
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Stroke Order
6 strokes
Radicals
Memory Aid
The kanji 仲 represents 'GO-BETWEEN'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of go-between.
On-reading: ちゅう — remember this sound by associating it with go-between. Kun-reading: なか.
Example Sentences
仲の良い友達に相談すると、気持ちが楽になりました。
なかのよいともだちにそうだんすると、きもちがらくになりました。
When I consulted my close friend, I felt better.
クラスの仲間と力を合わせて、文化祭の準備を進めました。
くらすのなかまとちからをあわせて、ぶんかさいのじゅんびをすすめました。
Combining strength with classmates, we advanced preparations for the cultural festival.
Vocabulary using 仲
Grammar to study at this level
- [Noun] + に伴い～に伴い (ni tomonai) - Along with / In accordance with
- [Noun] + をはじめ～をはじめ (wo hajime) - Starting with / Including
- [Noun] + に応じて～に応じて (ni oujite) - According to / In response to
- [Noun] + から + [Noun] + にかけて～にかけて (ni kakete) - From...to / In the area of
- [Noun] + に限り～に限り (ni kagiri) - Limited to / Only
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
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