inter-, mutual, together, each other

About this kanji

The kanji 「相」 primarily means 'inter-' or 'mutual,' and is often used to indicate a relationship or connection between people or things. It can function as a noun or a part of a verb, but is most commonly seen in nouns. Some representative compounds include 外相 (がいしょう), meaning 'Foreign Minister,' and 首相 (しゅしょう), which means 'Prime Minister.' Another common usage is 相手 (あいて), meaning 'partner' or 'companion.' It's interesting to note that this kanji reflects the idea of mutuality or correspondence in various contexts, highlighting concepts where two parties are involved.

Example sentences

• 相手の気持ちを考えよう。

  Let's consider the other person's feelings.

Meanings across languages

English

inter-, mutual, together, each other, minister of state, councillor, aspect, phase, physiognomy

Tiếng Việt

lẫn nhau, với nhau, cùng nhau, nhau, bộ trưởng, hội viên, khía cạnh, giai đoạn, tướng mạo

日本語

相互, 互い, 一緒

한국어

상호, 상신, 각각

中文

相互, 共同, 方面

id

inter-, saling, bersama, satu sama lain, menteri negara, anggota dewan, aspek, fase, fisiognomi

th

ระหว่างกัน, ร่วมกัน, ซึ่งกันและกัน, รัฐมนตรี, ที่ปรึกษา, มุมมอง, สถานะ, ลักษณะ

es

inter-, mutuo, juntos, entre sí, ministro de estado, consejero, aspecto, fase, fisiognomía

fr

inter-, mutuel, ensemble, l'un l'autre, ministre d'État, conseiller, aspect, phase, physiognomonie

de

inter-, gegenseitig, gemeinsam, einander, Staatsminister, Ratsmitglied, Aspekt, Phase, Physiognomie

pt

inter-, mútuo, juntos, um ao outro, ministro de Estado, conselheiro, aspecto, fase, fisiognomia

Common compounds

• 外相がいしょうForeign Minister
• 厚相こうしょうWelfare Minister
• 首相しゅしょうprime minister, chancellor (Germany, Austria, etc.), premier
• 真相しんそうtruth, real situation
• 相手あいてcompanion, partner, company
• 相場そうばmarket price, speculation (e.g. on stocks), reputation (according to conventional wisdom)
• 相談そうだんconsultation, discussion, discussing
• 相当そうとうcorresponding to (in meaning, function, etc.), being equivalent to, appropriate