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「Learn Japanese」 Using the Suffix 同士 to Group Entities Together (NOUN + 同士)

「Learn Japanese」 Using the Suffix 同士 to Group Entities Together (NOUN + 同士)

The noun word 同士 (doushi), which translates to “fellow,” “mutual,” “companion,” “comrade,” etc., can be used as a suffix to another NOUN word, X, to group multiple Xs together. This expresses that these Xs do something to, for, or against each other. Translation depends on context, though common ones include: “each other,” “together,” “between,” “among,” “with,” etc.

Construction:
NOUN word + 同士 + (が/で/を/の) + X
(e.g. 友達同士, 学生同士, 男同士, 恋人同士, 仲間同士, etc.)

Example(s):

男同士の共感
Otoko doushi no kyoukan
“Empathy between men”

仲間同士でこの事件について話し合って決まって下さい。
Nakamadoushi de kono jiken ni tsuite hanashiatte kimatte kudasai.
“Please discuss this matter amongst yourselves as fellow colleagues and come to a decision.”

この大学は、全国の最も優秀な学生同士の戦場だ！
Kono daigaku wa, zenkoku no mottomo yuushuu na gakuseidoushi no senjyou da!
“This university is a battlefield for the fellow brightest students across the country!”

この間初お給料が入ったんだ。貸しといてあげようか？
Kono aida hatsu okyuuryou ga haittanda. Kashitoite ageyouka?
“I just happened to get my first paycheck the other day. Shall I lend you some money?”
…いい！友達同士の貸し借りは友情の破綻の原因なんだよ！
Ii! Tomodachidoushi no kashikari wa yuujyou no hatan no genin nandayo!
“N-No! Lending and borrowing money between friends is what leads to ruined friendships!”
*This example is taken from the anime New Game! episode #06.

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