Will you be my conversation partner?
相
inter-, mutual, together, each other, minister of state, councillor, aspect, phase, physiognomy
Kanji
Grade
Grade 3
Strokes
9 strokes
Radical
目部
On'yomi (Chinese Reading)
ソウ, ショウ
Kun'yomi (Japanese Reading)
あい-
Nanori (Name Reading)
あい, あう, あきら, さ, すけ, たすく, とも, はる, まさ, み, みる
Common Readings
ショウ, ソウ, あい
Example sentences
It is important to think by putting yourself in the other person's shoes.
I met him for the first time in ten years, but he is as youthful as ever.
I consulted my teacher about my future career path.
When I'm in trouble, I consult with friends.
This diamond has a value equivalent to a whole house.
The 'Isu' of Tensho Karuta corresponds to the modern spade in playing cards.
Don't pay attention to such childish jokes.
He is a suitable person for that job.
That woman of matchless beauty was so radiant that the phrase 'putting the moon and flowers to shame' was perfectly apt.
Example Vocabulary
相手
partner, opponent, the other party
相変わらず
as usual; as ever
相談
consultation; discussion; advice
相当
equivalent; corresponding to; suitable; considerable; quite
相手にする
to deal with; to take seriously; to pay attention to
相応しい
appropriate; suitable; fitting
相性
compatibility; affinity; chemistry
相手をする
to keep someone company; to deal with; to look after
相棒
partner; buddy; sidekick; accomplice
真相
the truth; real state of affairs
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