JLPT N3 · Japanese kanji
互 — mutually
- Reading
- ゴ・たが.い・かたみ.に
- Meaning
- mutually; reciprocally; together
- JLPT level
- N3
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
互 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N3 level. Its primary reading is ゴ・たが.い・かたみ.に and it means mutually; reciprocally; together. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
互 appears in everyday japanese words such as 交互 (mutual), 相互 (mutual) and 互い (mutual).
Japanese words containing 互
Frequently asked questions
What does 互 mean in Japanese?
互 means mutually; reciprocally; together in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N3 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 互 read?
互 is read ゴ・たが.い・かたみ.に. Reading it inside real words — 交互 and 相互 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 互 — is it JLPT N3?
Yes. 互 is on the official JLPT N3 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 互 in a word?
A common word containing 互 is 交互 (こうご) — "mutual". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 互 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 互 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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