相
inter- · mutual · together · each other · minister of state · councillor · aspect · phase · physiognomy
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of tree and eye. Viewing tree with eye.
Symbolism
Partner, prime minister, consultation. Represents mutual.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Experiencing inter-
Component Breakdown
tree + eye
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
一子相伝
いっしそうでん
transmission of the secrets of an art, craft, trade or learning from father to only one child
相乗効果
そうじょうこうか
synergy
相思相愛
そうしそうあい
mutual love
相互扶助
そうごふじょ
mutual aid
相関関係
そうかんかんけい
correlation; interrelation; intertwining
琴瑟相和
きんしつそうわ
pair of persons (especially a married couple) being intimate and harmonious; being happily married
骨肉相食
こつにくそうしょく
blood feud; domestic discord
相即不離
そうそくふり
strongly attached to each other; inseparable
伴食宰相
ばんしょくさいしょう
incompetent cabinet minister; figurehead minister
父子相伝
ふしそうでん
transmission of the secrets of an art, craft, trade or learning from father to son
人相風体
にんそうふうてい
someone's looks and personal appearance
相碁井目
あいごせいもく
in every game or play, differences in skill between individuals can be substantial
師資相承
ししそうしょう
generation-to-generation instruction from master to disciple
真相究明
しんそうきゅうめい
probe into the truth (of the matter); dig into the real facts of the case; get at the root of a matter
皮相浅薄
ひそうせんぱく
shallow and unwise; superficial and thoughtless
四神相応
しじんそうおう
an ideal topography for the four Taoist gods, with a river in the east, a broad avenue in the west, a basin in the south, and a hill in the north
有相無相
うそうむそう
all things in nature; the whole creation
Anime & Manga
BLEACH 千年血戦篇-相剋譚-
BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War - The Conflict
A well-known work with 相 in its Japanese title.
即死チートが最強すぎて、異世界のやつらがまるで相手にならないんですが。
My Instant Death Ability is Overpowered
A well-known work with 相 in its Japanese title.
モブサイコ100 第一回霊とか相談所慰安旅行~ココロ満たす癒やしの旅~
Mob Psycho 100 II: The First Spirits and Such Company Trip ~A Journey that Mends the Heart and Heals the Soul~
A well-known work with 相 in its Japanese title.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does 相 mean in Japanese?
相 means inter-, mutual, together, each other, minister of state, councillor, aspect, phase, physiognomy.
How do you read 相?
On'yomi: ソウ、ショウ (SOU, SHOU). Kun'yomi: あい- (ai).
How many strokes does 相 have?
相 has 9 strokes. Its radical is 目 (eye).
Is 相 a good kanji for a tattoo?
相 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means inter-, mutual, together, each other, minister of state, councillor, aspect, phase, physiognomy. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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