相
inter- · mutual · together · each other · minister of state · councillor · aspect · phase · physiognomy
Details
Stroke Order
Component Breakdown
tree + eye
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of tree and eye. Viewing tree with eye.
Symbolism
Partner, prime minister, consultation. Represents mutual.
Related Culture & Scenes
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Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
一子相伝
いっしそうでん
transmission of the secrets of an art, craft, trade or learning from father to only one child; transmission of the secrets of an art, craft, trade or learning from father to only one child
相乗効果
そうじょうこうか
synergy; synergy
相思相愛
そうしそうあい
mutual love; mutual love
相互扶助
そうごふじょ
mutual aid; mutual aid
相関関係
そうかんかんけい
correlation; interrelation; intertwining; correlation
琴瑟相和
きんしつそうわ
pair of persons (especially a married couple) being intimate and harmonious; being happily married; pair of persons (especially a married couple) being intimate and harmonious
骨肉相食
こつにくそうしょく
blood feud; domestic discord; blood feud
相即不離
そうそくふり
strongly attached to each other; inseparable; strongly attached to each other
伴食宰相
ばんしょくさいしょう
incompetent cabinet minister; figurehead minister; incompetent cabinet minister
父子相伝
ふしそうでん
transmission of the secrets of an art, craft, trade or learning from father to son; transmission of the secrets of an art, craft, trade or learning from father to son
人相風体
にんそうふうてい
someone's looks and personal appearance; someone's looks and personal appearance
相碁井目
あいごせいもく
in every game or play, differences in skill between individuals can be substantial; in every game or play, differences in skill between individuals can be substantial
師資相承
ししそうしょう
generation-to-generation instruction from master to disciple; generation-to-generation instruction from master to disciple
真相究明
しんそうきゅうめい
probe into the truth (of the matter); dig into the real facts of the case; get at the root of a matter; probe into the truth (of the matter)
皮相浅薄
ひそうせんぱく
shallow and unwise; superficial and thoughtless; shallow and unwise
四神相応
しじんそうおう
an ideal topography for the four Taoist gods, with a river in the east, a broad avenue in the west, a basin in the south, and a hill in the north; an ideal topography for the four Taoist gods, with a river in the east, a broad avenue in the west, a basin in the south, and a hill in the north
有相無相
うそうむそう
all things in nature; the whole creation; all things in nature
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 相 mean in Japanese?
相 means inter-, mutual, together, each other, minister of state, councillor, aspect, phase, physiognomy.
How do you read 相?
On'yomi: ソウ、ショウ (SOU, SHOU). Kun'yomi: あい- (ai).
How many strokes does 相 have?
相 has 9 strokes. Its radical is 目 (eye).
Is 相 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 相 (inter-, mutual, together, each other, minister of state, councillor, aspect, phase, physiognomy) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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