相

inter-, mutual

JLPT N3 Grade 3 9 strokes

Kun'yomi: あい-
On'yomi: ソウ・ショウ
Radical: 目 · eye (eye, look)

相 means "inter-, mutual". It is a JLPT N3 kanji written in 9 strokes. It is read あい- in native Japanese words (kun'yomi) and ソウ・ショウ in compounds (on'yomi). Japanese schoolchildren learn it in grade 3.

Stroke order & writing

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相 in example sentences

相当そうとう痛いたみますか？
Soutou itamimasu ka?
Will it hurt a lot?
になよ。
Isha ni soudan shi na yo.
Consult a doctor.
はだけど。
Mono wa soudan dakedo.
I have something to ask of you.

Example sentences from the Tatoeba Project, CC-BY 2.0 FR, licensed for reuse.

Words that use 相

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Common questions

What does the kanji 相 mean?: 相 means "inter-, mutual". It is a JLPT N3 kanji.
How many strokes does 相 have?: 相 is written in 9 strokes.
How is 相 read?: It is read あい- in native Japanese words (kun'yomi) and ソウ・ショウ in compounds (on'yomi).
What JLPT level is 相?: 相 is a JLPT N3 kanji.

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