Japanese

たがい
Meaning: each other; mutual; one another
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

互
い

Example sentences

The two confirmed each other's feelings.
両国は長年、互いを敵国と見なしてきた。
Both countries have long regarded each other as enemy nations.
彼らは良きライバルとして、互いに切磋琢磨している。
They are improving together as good rivals.
彼らは不言不語の内に互いの気持ちを理解し合った。
They understood each other's feelings without saying a word.
夫婦が互いに礼儀を尽くし、挙案斉眉の仲でいられることは素晴らしい。
It is wonderful when a couple can maintain mutual respect and harmony in their relationship.
この交渉は、互いに一歩も譲らぬ輸攻墨守の様相を呈している。
This negotiation has become a fierce battle of wits, with neither side yielding an inch.
私たちは牽攣乖隔の仲ではあるが、手紙を通じて互いの近況を報告し合っている。
Although we are physically far apart despite our mutual affection, we keep each other updated through letters.
彼らは人前で互いを貶し合っている。
They are insulting each other in front of others.
家族は互いにケアし合うことが大切だ。
It is important for family members to care for each other.

Usage Notes

Used to describe a reciprocal relationship between two or more parties. Frequently appears as 'お互い' (otagai).

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