mutual, reciprocal

About this kanji

The kanji 互 means "mutual" or "reciprocal" and often describes relationships or interactions between two or more parties. It's used as a noun, but you will also find it in various compounds. A common word is 互い (たがい), which means "each other," emphasizing a shared connection. Another compound, 相互 (そうご), means "mutual" and is often used to describe reciprocal relationships, such as in communication. You can also encounter 交互 (こうご), which means "alternate," indicating a back-and-forth action. Keep in mind that this kanji focuses on relationships between people or things, highlighting their interdependence.

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Example sentences

• お互いに助けましょう。

  Let's help each other.

Meanings across languages

English

mutual, reciprocal

Tiếng Việt

tương hỗ, lẫn nhau

日本語

相互, 互い

한국어

상호적인, 상호의

中文

相互的, 互惠的

id

saling, timbal balik

th

ซึ่งกันและกัน, สองทาง

es

mutuo, recíproco

fr

mutuel, réciproque

de

gegenseitig, wechselseitig

pt

mútuo, recíproco

Common compounds

• 互いたがいeach other, mutual
• 相互そうごmutual, reciprocal
• 交互こうごalternate, reciprocal