相


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

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

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Last ∆ on 21 December 2025 by Bradley James Wogsland.