synonym Comparative
お互い
VS
合意
Differences Between "お互い" and "合意"
Option A
お互い
Meaning
each other, mutual
Reading
おたがい (otagai)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
困った時は、お互い助け合いましょう。
When we're in trouble, let's help each other.
Option B
合意
Meaning
agreement; consent; mutual understanding
Reading
ごうい (gōi)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
両国は、新しい貿易協定の内容について正式に_______しました。
The two countries formally agreed on the contents of the new trade agreement.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(each other, mutual)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- お互い: Refers to a reciprocal action or relationship between two or more parties. Can be used as a noun or adverb.
- 合意: Refers to reaching a mutual agreement, consent, or consensus on a condition or proposal. Can be used with する as a verb (合意する). ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'We have reached mutual consent! The agreement of "spending our lives together" has already been signed and sealed in my heart! No cancellation allowed!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『お互いに合意ね！「将来ずっと一緒にいる」っていう契約に対する合意は、すでに私の心の中で完璧に成立してるんだからね！一方的な破棄は絶対に認めないわ！』
- お互い: Refers to a reciprocal action or relationship between two or more parties. Can be used as a noun or adverb.
- 合意: Refers to reaching a mutual agreement, consent, or consensus on a condition or proposal. Can be used with する as a verb (合意する). ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'We have reached mutual consent! The agreement of "spending our lives together" has already been signed and sealed in my heart! No cancellation allowed!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『お互いに合意ね！「将来ずっと一緒にいる」っていう契約に対する合意は、すでに私の心の中で完璧に成立してるんだからね！一方的な破棄は絶対に認めないわ！』
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