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互
mutual · reciprocal · each other
N2On: ごKun: たが
Memory Aid
The kanji 互 depicts two objects or threads passing through each other, like a shuttle on a loom. This motion of going back and forth symbolizes 'mutual' or 'reciprocal' interaction.
'GO' — When things are mutual, they GO back and forth, interacting with each other.
Vocabulary
互いたがいeach other; mutual
相互そうごmutual; reciprocal
互角ごかくeven match; equally strong
互助ごじょmutual aid
互換性ごかんせいcompatibility
Example Sentences
彼らは互いに助け合った。
They helped each other.
私たちは相互理解を深めたい。
We want to deepen our mutual understanding.
二人は互角の勝負をした。
The two had an even match.
人々は互いの文化を尊重すべきだ。
People should respect each other's cultures.