Japanese

おたがい
Meaning: each other; one another
Part of Speech: Noun, Adverb

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Handwriting

お
互
い

Example sentences

It is important to respect each other's position.
お互いの意見を尊重すべきだ。
We should respect each other's opinions.
喧嘩をしてから一週間、お互いに口をきかなかった。
We haven't spoken to each other for a week since we had a fight.
お互いに密に連絡を取り合う。
Keep close contact with each other.
交渉がまとまるように、お互いに譲歩する必要がある。
In order for the negotiations to be concluded, it is necessary for both sides to make concessions.
困ったときは、お互いに助け合うことが大切です。
When you're in trouble, it's important to help each other.
謝罪によって、お互いのわだかまりが消えた。
The apology cleared up the ill feelings between them.
久しぶりに友人と会って、お互いの近況を語り合った。
I met a friend for the first time in a while and we talked about how each of us has been lately.
お互いに協力し合うことが成功の鍵です。
Cooperating with each other is the key to success.
子供たちは、お互いに集めたカードを見せ合った。
The children showed each other the cards they had collected.

Usage Notes

Used when both parties are in the same state or perform the same action toward each other.

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