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Cultural Context
Etymology
Shape of two things crossing. Mutual.
Symbolism
Mutual, compatible, alternating. Represents each other.
Component Breakdown
互=
一彑
one + 彑
Words & Expressions
Words written with 互
互角ごかくon par
相互そうごmutual
交互こうごalternate
互いたがいeach other
互助ごじょmutual aid
互換ごかんinterchange
Four-Character Compounds
相互扶助
そうごふじょ
mutual aid
Proverbs & Idioms
互いに助け合う
たがいにたすけあう
To help each other
Mutual support and assistance
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 互 mean in Japanese?
互 means mutually, reciprocally, together.
How do you read 互?
On'yomi: ゴ (GO). Kun'yomi: たが.い、かたみ.に (tagai, katamini).
How many strokes does 互 have?
互 has 4 strokes. Its radical is 二 (two).
Is 互 a good kanji for a tattoo?
互 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means mutually, reciprocally, together. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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