Illustration: In an elementary school craft room, a child holds a slightly crooked cardboard castle while two classmates point at its leaning tower with dismissive expressions. Another classmate moves beside the builder, plants their feet firmly, and supports the tower with one hand.

JLPT N3nounLevel estimated by Bebop

味み方かた

mikata

ally, supporter

Example sentences

  1. 私わたしはあなたの味方みかたです。

    I’m on your side.

    Tatoeba · CC BY 2.0 FR · Source

  2. 彼かれの味方みかたになる。

    I take sides with him.

    Tatoeba · CC BY 2.0 FR · Source

  3. 彼かれはいつも私わたしの味方みかただ。

    He is always on my side.

    Tatoeba · CC BY 2.0 FR · Source

Kanji in 味方

  • 味flavor; tasteOnミKunあじ・あじわう
  • 方direction; personOnホウKunかた

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