This kanji means aspect, phase, together, fellow, eachother, or a government minister.

on readings:
  • shō
kun readings:
  • ai
examples:
aite the other party, partner, opponent
aizuchi interjections during a conversation by which the listener indicates they're paying attention
bunshō minister of education
gaishō foreign minister
kōshō minister of health and welfare
shushō prime minister
sōō correspond, be suitable
sōtō suitable, appropriate

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Last ∆ on 21 December 2025 by Bradley James Wogsland.