相
Kanji · N2
相 / inter-
Kanji for inter-, mutual, or together.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | ソウ、ショウ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | あい- | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
相 carries the meaning inter-, mutual, or together.
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Common compounds with 相
宰相さいしょうprime minister / premier / chancellor
相変わらずあいかわらずas usual / as always / as before
相手あいてcompanion / partner / company
相撲すもうsumo
相互そうごmutual / reciprocal
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