JLPT N3 · Japanese kanji
相 — inter-
- Reading
- ソウ・ショウ・あい\~
- Meaning
- inter-; mutual; together; each other; minister of state; councillor; aspect; phase; physiognomy
- JLPT level
- N3
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
相 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N3 level. Its primary reading is ソウ・ショウ・あい\~ and it means inter-; mutual; together; each other; minister of state; councillor; aspect; phase; physiognomy. 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.
相 appears in everyday japanese words such as 相 (together), 外相 (Foreign Minister) and 様相 (aspect).
Japanese words containing 相
Frequently asked questions
What does 相 mean in Japanese?
相 means inter-; mutual; together; each other; minister of state; councillor; aspect; phase; physiognomy in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N3 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 相 read?
相 is read ソウ・ショウ・あい\~. Reading it inside real words — 相 and 外相 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 相 — is it JLPT N3?
Yes. 相 is on the official JLPT N3 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 相 in a word?
A common word containing 相 is 相 (あい) — "together". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 相 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 相 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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