What is the meaning and reading of the kanji "相"?

The kanji "相" belongs to JLPT N3 and means "Mutual, Together, Minister". Its Onyomi is "ソウ (sou), ショウ (shou)" and Kunyomi is "あい (ai)".

JLPT N3

相

Mutual, Together, Minister

Q: Is there a memory mnemonic for "相"?

Yes! Radical breakdown: "木 (tree) + 目 (eye)". Mnemonic Story: "Picture a huge, majestic tree (木) and two curious eyes (目) gazing at it *mutually* from different angles. They are trying to understand its secrets *together*, perhaps as a wise old *minister* would study an important document with keen observation."

Onyomi

ソウ (sou), ショウ (shou)

Kunyomi

あい (ai)

🧠 Memory Mnemonic

🔍 Radical Breakdown

木 (tree) + 目 (eye)

📖 Mnemonic Story

Picture a huge, majestic tree (木) and two curious eyes (目) gazing at it *mutually* from different angles. They are trying to understand its secrets *together*, perhaps as a wise old *minister* would study an important document with keen observation.

💡 Quick Hint: Eyes on tree

Essential N3 Vocabulary

相談

そうだん

Consultation

相手

あいて

Partner, Opponent

首相

しゅしょう

Prime Minister

Kanji Practice Quiz

Verify your memory for "相"

先生に＿＿＿＿＿する。

🎉 正解 / Correct!

解説: 相談は「そうだん」と読みます。
English: Consultation is read as 'sōdan'.

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