同士
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Noun used to indicate mutual or reciprocal relationships between people. Often follows another noun to form compounds, e.g., 『友達同士』 (tomodachi dōshi, 'friends with each other').
Theme
User and their friend Takeshi, a fellow volunteer, are chatting after a community cleanup event in their neighborhood park.
同士
どうし
one another, companion, comrade
People & IdentityFamily & Personal Relationships
Memory Hook
Imagine two friends who are always together, like 'two peas in a pod' — they are companions or comrades. Think of 'do-shi' (同士) as 'do-she' (like 'do she' together) meaning 'one another'.
Cultural Note
In Japanese, 『同士』 (dōshi) is often used in compound words to indicate mutual relationships, such as 『友達同士』 (tomodachi dōshi, 'friends with each other') or 『隣人同士』 (rinjin dōshi, 'neighbors to one another'). It emphasizes shared status or companionship in social contexts.
Forms
Base: 同士Noun used to indicate mutual or reciprocal relationships between people. Often follows another noun to form compounds, e.g., 『友達同士』 (tomodachi dōshi, 'friends with each other').