互
mutually, reciprocally, together
Readings
On'yomi
- ゴ
Kun'yomi
- たが.い
- かたみ.に
Meaning
互 centers on a two-way relationship: actions or states that are mutual, reciprocal, or done together.
Most common words using 互
20 of 126- お互いおたがいN3
each other; one another
- 相互そうごN2
mutual; reciprocal
- 互いにたがいにN3
mutually; with each other; reciprocally; together
- 互換ごかん
interchange
- 互いたがいN3
each other; one another
- 交互こうごN1
alternate; alternating
- 互角ごかく
equal (in ability); even; evenly matched; well-matched; on par (with)
- お互い様おたがいさま
we are of equal status in this regard; we are in the same boat
- 互助ごじょ
mutual aid; cooperation; benefit
- 互恵ごけい
reciprocity; mutual benefit
- 互選ごせん
election by mutual vote; election from within a committee (party, etc.); internal vote
- 互い違いたがいちがいN1
alternate; alternation
- 互にかたみに
mutually; reciprocally; together
- 相互銀行そうごぎんこう
mutual savings bank
- お互いにおたがいにN2
mutually; with each other; reciprocally; together; both
- 相互交流そうごこうりゅう
mutual exchange
- 相互作用そうごさよう
interaction
- 交互にこうごにN1
alternately; by turns; one after the other
- AT互換機エーティーごかんき
AT-compatible
- バイナリーレベル互換バイナリーレベルごかん
binary level compatibility
Study
Etymology
互 is a pictograph of a tool for twisting or intertwining threads, which gave rise to the idea of mutual or reciprocal action.
Meaning mnemonic
The shape looks like two hands or hooks interlocked, each supporting the other. Picture two people clasping hands to help each other up: that's mutual, reciprocal togetherness.
Reading mnemonic
For ゴ, imagine two gears interlocking and turning together: the sound of grinding gears goes 'go, go, go' — ゴ.