相
あい
ai
JLPT N39 strokesKanjiLevel 45 - JLPT N3
Quick answer
相 is the kanji for "Phase". A common reading is あい (ai). You can practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Phase
Also : Mutual · Aspect · Together · Each Other · Councillor
Readings
kunあい/ aionそう/ souonしょう/ shou
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
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Memory Aid
Meaning ·
The kanji 相 represents 'INTER-'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of inter-.
Reading ·
On-reading: そう — remember this sound by associating it with inter-. Kun-reading: あい.
Example Sentences
困ったことがあって、先生に相談しました。
こまったことがあって、せんせいにそうだんしました。
I had a problem and consulted my teacher.
お互いに相手を尊重しましょう。
おたがいにあいてをそんちょうしましょう。
Let's respect each other.
Vocabulary using 相
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