互
互·mutually, reciprocally, together
- On-yomi
- ご
- Kun-yomi
- たが.いかたみ.に
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Stroke order
Write it in this order; the numbers mark where each stroke starts.
Common words
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 互い | たがい | each other, one another |
| お互いに | おたがいに | mutually, to each other |
| 相互 | そうご | mutual, reciprocal |
| 交互 | こうご | alternating, by turns |
Example sentences
困ったときはお互いに助け合いましょう。
こまったときはおたがいにたすけあいましょう。
When we're in trouble, let's help each other.
二人は交互に運転しました。
ふたりはこうごにうんてんしました。
The two of them took turns driving.
Similar-looking kanji
Do not confuse these on the exam.
Common mistakes
- Reading 相互 as そうごう instead of そうご
- Saying 互いに to someone's face — the polite everyday form is お互いに
Memory aid
Picture it
Two hooks locked into one another from opposite sides: neither can let go — mutual.
Vocabulary using this kanji
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