あい
ai
JLPT N39 strokesKanjiLevel 45 - JLPT N3

Quick answer

相 is the kanji for "Phase / Mutual / Aspect". A common reading is あい (ai). You can practice writing it on this page.

Meaning

Phase / Mutual / Aspect

Also : Phase · 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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