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What is the Kanji for 'Mutual'? | 互

If you are wondering what is the Japanese Kanji for 'Mutual', you've come to the right place!

The Japanese Kanji for 'Mutual' is 互.

    kanji

    互

    Meaning

    Mutual

    Reading

    kunyomiたが

    taga

    onyomiご

    go

    Parts

    二Two 彑 一One

    Example Word

    互い: each other. The Japanese noun '互い (たがい)' means 'each other' or 'mutual'. It is used to describe a reciprocal relationship or action between two or more parties. This word is often used in contexts where the focus is on the interaction or relationship between individuals or groups. For example: They help each other「彼らは互いに助け合う」(かれらはたがいにたすけあう). We respect each other's opinions「私たちは互いの意見を尊重する」(わたしたちはたがいのいけんをそんちょうする). The word can also be used in a more abstract sense to describe mutual feelings or characteristics, as in 'mutual understanding'「互いの理解」(たがいのりかい).

    Radical

    二

    Stroke Count

    4

    JLPT

    N3

    Grade

    7

    Frequency

    835

    Handwriting

Parts of the Kanji 互

If you visually break down this kanji, you can see it is made up of 3 parts:

    kanji

    二

    Meaning

    Two

    component

    彑

    kanji

    一

    Meaning

    One

Words Using 互

This kanji is used in 4 words:

    word

    交互

    Meaning

    Alternation

    word

    お互い

    Meaning

    Each other

    word

    相互

    Meaning

    Mutual

    word

    互い

    Meaning

    Each other

Kanji Related to 互 Through the Part 二

These 13 kanji contain the part 二 as well.

    kanji

    三

    Meaning

    Three

    kanji

    車

    Meaning

    Car

    kanji

    面

    Meaning

    Face, Surface

    kanji

    目

    Meaning

    Eye

    kanji

    元

    Meaning

    Origin

    kanji

    作

    Meaning

    Make

    kanji

    仁

    Meaning

    Benevolent, Humanity

    kanji

    手

    Meaning

    Hand

    kanji

    夫

    Meaning

    Man, Husband

    kanji

    言

    Meaning

    Say

    kanji

    井

    Meaning

    Well

    kanji

    会

    Meaning

    Meet

    kanji

    示

    Meaning

    Show, Indicate

Kanji Related to 互 Through the Part 一

These 53 kanji contain the part 一 as well.

    kanji

    豆

    Meaning

    Beans

    kanji

    三

    Meaning

    Three

    kanji

    拝

    Meaning

    Worship

    kanji

    七

    Meaning

    Seven

    kanji

    女

    Meaning

    Woman

    kanji

    丘

    Meaning

    Hill

    kanji

    二

    Meaning

    Two

    kanji

    口

    Meaning

    Mouth

    kanji

    獣

    Meaning

    Beast, Animal

    kanji

    大

    Meaning

    Big

    kanji

    百

    Meaning

    Hundred

    kanji

    行

    Meaning

    Go

    kanji

    合

    Meaning

    Fit, Match

    kanji

    賓

    Meaning

    Guest, Vip

    kanji

    来

    Meaning

    Come

    kanji

    旦

    Meaning

    Dawn

    kanji

    虫

    Meaning

    Insect

    kanji

    今

    Meaning

    Now

    kanji

    寸

    Meaning

    Measurement

    kanji

    黄

    Meaning

    Yellow

    kanji

    皿

    Meaning

    Plate

    kanji

    至

    Meaning

    Arrive, Climax

    kanji

    貴

    Meaning

    Precious

    kanji

    上

    Meaning

    Up

    kanji

    土

    Meaning

    Soil

    kanji

    十

    Meaning

    Ten

    kanji

    両

    Meaning

    Both

    kanji

    事

    Meaning

    Thing

    kanji

    万

    Meaning

    Ten thousand

    kanji

    王

    Meaning

    King

    kanji

    天

    Meaning

    Heaven

    kanji

    本

    Meaning

    Book, Origin

    kanji

    耳

    Meaning

    Ear

    kanji

    才

    Meaning

    Talent, Age (counter)

    kanji

    遣

    Meaning

    Use, Dispatch

    kanji

    丙

    Meaning

    Third, Third class

    kanji

    子

    Meaning

    Child

    kanji

    戸

    Meaning

    Door

    kanji

    丁

    Meaning

    Street

    kanji

    工

    Meaning

    Construction

    kanji

    光

    Meaning

    Light

    kanji

    武

    Meaning

    Military

    kanji

    同

    Meaning

    Same

    kanji

    下

    Meaning

    Down

    kanji

    寒

    Meaning

    Cold

    kanji

    西

    Meaning

    West

    kanji

    日

    Meaning

    Day, Sun

    kanji

    弐

    Meaning

    Two

    kanji

    正

    Meaning

    Correct

    kanji

    霊

    Meaning

    Spirits

    kanji

    鳥

    Meaning

    Bird

    kanji

    再

    Meaning

    Again, Twice

    kanji

    画

    Meaning

    Picture

Learn the Kanji 互

Let's make sure you fully understand this kanji.

What does 互 mean?

互 means 'Mutual'.

Japanese school students learn this kanji in Junior Highschool, while non-native learners often study it for the JLPT N3 exam.

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