Learn Japanese while reading Manga with our new Manga Reader Tool!

Nihongo

Classroom

How to say 'Mutual' in Japanese | 相互

Wondering how to say 'Mutual' in Japanese? You're in the right place!

The Japanese word for Mutual is 'Sougo', written as 相互 in Japanese.'Mutual' in hiragana is そうご.

    word

    相互

    Meaning

    Mutual

    Reading

    そうご

    sougo

    Kanji

    Mutual Mutual

    Explanation

    The Japanese noun '相互 (そうご)' means 'mutual' or 'reciprocal'. It is used to describe a relationship or action that involves two or more parties affecting each other in a similar way. This term is often used in contexts like mutual understanding, mutual respect, or mutual agreement. For example: mutual understanding「相互理解」(そうごりかい). mutual respect「相互尊重」(そうごそんちょう). It can also be used in more formal or technical contexts, such as in discussions about mutual benefits or mutual agreements between organizations or countries.

    Part Of Speech

    noun

    Kanji JLPT

    N3

    Kanji Grade

    7

    Frequency

    1915

    Composition

    kanji

    Handwriting

Kanji in the Word 相互

This word contains 2 kanji characters:

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Mutual

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Mutual

Words Related to 相互 Through the Kanji

These 14 Words contain the Kanji 相 as well.

  • word

    相手

    Meaning

    Partner

  • word

    Meaning

    Mutual

  • word

    相談

    Meaning

    Discussion, Consultation

  • word

    首相

    Meaning

    Prime minister

  • word

    相続

    Meaning

    Inheritance

  • word

    相応しい

    Meaning

    Suitable

  • word

    外相

    Meaning

    Foreign minister

  • word

    真相

    Meaning

    Truth

  • word

    相変わらず

    Meaning

    As usual

  • word

    相対

    Meaning

    Relative

  • word

    相場

    Meaning

    Market price

  • word

    相違

    Meaning

    Difference

  • word

    相撲

    Meaning

    Sumo

  • word

    相当

    Meaning

    Considerable, Equivalent

Words Related to 相互 Through the Kanji

These 3 Words contain the Kanji 互 as well.

  • word

    互い

    Meaning

    Each other

  • word

    お互い

    Meaning

    Each other

  • word

    交互

    Meaning

    Alternation

Learn the Word 相互

Let's make sure you fully understand this word.

What does 'Sougo' (相互) mean?

'Sougo' means 'Mutual' .

To help you master this word, here's an interactive lesson where you'll practice its readings and meanings.