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相
Mutual, Partner, Appearance
あい (ai)
JLPT N3
Interesting Fact
The kanji 相 appears in many everyday words such as 相手 (partner/opponent), 相談 (consultation), and 首相 (prime minister). It often conveys the idea of interacting with another person.
Memory Trick
Imagine TWO PEOPLE standing FACE TO FACE, looking at each other. They are PARTNERS interacting MUTUALLY.
Readings
Onyomi: ソウ (sou), ショウ (shou)
Kunyomi: あい (ai)
Example Words
相手
あいて (aite)
Partner, Opponent
相談
そうだん (soudan)
Consultation
首相
しゅしょう (shushou)
Prime Minister
相当
そうとう (soutou)
Considerable
Example Sentence
困ったら 先生に 相談してください。
こまったら せんせいに そうだんしてください。
komattara sensei ni soudan shite kudasai
If you're in trouble, please consult your teacher.