How to say 'Mutual' in Japanese | 相

word

Meaning

Mutual

Reading

Kanji

相Mutual

Explanation

The Japanese suffix '相 (あい)' is used to indicate mutual or reciprocal actions, relationships, or states. It is often attached to nouns or verbs to convey a sense of shared or joint involvement. For example: mutual love「相愛」(あいあい). mutual understanding「相互理解」(そうごりかい). It can also be used in compound words to express a sense of togetherness or collaboration, such as in '相助 (あいじょ) (mutual assistance)' or '相乗り (あいのり) (carpooling)'. This suffix is commonly used in formal or literary contexts and adds a nuanced layer of reciprocity to the base word.

Part Of Speech

suffix

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Kanji Grade

Frequency

1054

Composition

kanji

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