味方 (Mikata) is a Japanese noun meaning “friend, ally, supporter, taking sides (with)”.
Meanings
- noun, adjectival nounfriend; ally; supporter
- noun, suru verb, intransitive verbtaking sides (with); supporting; standing by; backing up
Examples
彼の味方になる。
I take sides with him.
弱い方に味方する。
I side with a weaker party.
僕はあなたの味方です。
I take sides with you.
Sentences from Tatoeba (CC BY 2.0 FR).