Japanese

おたがいさま
Meaning: being in the same boat; mutual; helping each other
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

お
互
い
様

Example sentences

We're all in this together, so don't worry about it.
困った時はお互い様だと、隣人は快く助けてくれた。
Saying that we are all in this together when in trouble, my neighbor kindly helped me.

Usage Notes

Used to express that people are in a similar situation or have a mutual relationship of helping each other. Often used to decline thanks or apologize by saying the other person would do the same.

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