互: the kanji for mutual; each other
互 is a JLPT N3 kanji that means mutual; each other. Below are its readings, 3 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
互 is written in 4 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
互 has 2 readings in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 3 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
ゴ (go)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 相互そうご · sōgo | mutual; reciprocal |
たがい (tagai)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 互いにたがいに · tagai ni | mutually; each other |
| お互いおたがい · otagai | each other |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 二つの会社は相互に協力している。Futatsu no kaisha wa sōgo ni kyōryoku shite iru.The two companies cooperate with each other.
- 互いに助け合いましょう。Tagai ni tasukeaimashō.Let's help each other.
- お互いの意見を聞くことが大切です。Otagai no iken o kiku koto ga taisetsu desu.It's important to listen to each other's opinions.
- 私たちはお互いをよく知っている。Watashitachi wa otagai o yoku shitte iru.We know each other well.
- 互いに違う意見を尊重した。Tagai ni chigau iken o sonchō shita.They respected each other's different opinions.
Questions about 互
How many strokes does 互 have?
互 is written in 4 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 互?
The on readings are go (ゴ). The kun readings are tagai (たがい).
What JLPT level is 互?
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 互
- 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.