相: the kanji for mutual; aspect
相 is a JLPT N3 kanji that means mutual; aspect. Below are its readings, 2 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
相 is written in 9 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
相 has 3 readings in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 2 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
ソウ (sou)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 相談そうだん · sōdan | consultation |
| 相手あいて · aite | partner; opponent |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 先生に相談してみました。Sensei ni sōdan shite mimashita.I tried consulting my teacher.
- 試合の相手はとても強かった。Shiai no aite wa totemo tsuyokatta.The match opponent was very strong.
- 両親に将来のことを相談した。Ryōshin ni shōrai no koto o sōdan shita.I consulted my parents about my future.
- 相手の意見も聞くべきです。Aite no iken mo kiku beki desu.You should also listen to the other party's opinion.
- 困った時は誰かに相談しましょう。Komatta toki wa dareka ni sōdan shimashō.When in trouble, let's consult someone.
Questions about 相
How many strokes does 相 have?
相 is written in 9 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 相?
The on readings are sou (ソウ), shou (ショウ). The kun readings are ai (あい).
What JLPT level is 相?
N3. The JLPT does not publish official kanji lists, so this level is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used through 2009.
About the JLPT level
The JLPT does not publish official lists of kanji for each level. The level on this page is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used for the test through 2009. The JLPT states that the current N3 falls between the former Levels 2 and 3.
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Sources
- Jōyō Kanji Table (常用漢字表), Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan, 2010: readings and special readings of 相
- JLPT Frequently Asked Questions, The Japan Foundation and Japan Educational Exchanges and Services: how current levels match the former levels
- Stroke order diagrams are based on KanjiVG by Ulrich Apel, used under CC BY-SA 3.0. The diagrams on this page are shared under the same license.