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互

互 — mutually, reciprocally, together

Learn the correct stroke order for 互 (mutually), a 4-stroke kanji.

JLPT N3Secondary school4 strokes

Stroke Order

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Stroke 0 / 4
On'yomi (音読み)ゴgo
Kun'yomi (訓読み)たが.いtagai、かたみ.にkatamini
Strokes4
Radical二
Frequency#914
Meaningsmutually, reciprocally, together

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

互いたがいeach other; one anothernoun
互角ごかくequal (in ability); even; evenly matchednoun
互換ごかんinterchangenoun
互助ごじょmutual aid; cooperation; benefitnoun
互選ごせんelection by mutual vote; election from within a committee (party, etc.); internal votenoun
交互こうごalternate; alternatingnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 互 (mutually) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N3 level. It has 4 strokes with radical 二.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 互 is #914, making it a frequently used kanji.

Example Words in Context

互いたがい — each other; one another
互角ごかく — equal (in ability); even; evenly matched
互換ごかん — interchange

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 互 have?

The kanji 互 (mutually) has 4 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 互?

互 follows the standard Japanese stroke order as taught in schools. Use the step-by-step diagram or the "Try Writing" tool above to practice each stroke in sequence.

What does 互 mean?

互 means: mutually, reciprocally, together. On'yomi readings: ゴ. Kun'yomi readings: たが.い, かたみ.に.

What JLPT level is 互?

互 is a JLPT N3 kanji. This is an intermediate kanji.