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相
相 (readings: そう, しょう, あい; Japanese kanji) means “mutual / appearance”. It is a Grade 3 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 3 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 相手 (the other party).
What does 相 mean?
| Kanji | 相 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | mutual / appearance |
| Readings | そう, しょう, あい |
| Grade | Grade 3 (Medium) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 相
相 is read そう or しょう or あい depending on the word.
Example words with 相
| Example | 相手 (the other party) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14