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相

相 — inter-, mutual, together

Learn the correct stroke order for 相 (inter-), a 9-stroke kanji.

JLPT N3Grade 39 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)ソウsou、ショウshou
Kun'yomi (訓読み)あい-ai
Strokes9
Radical目
Frequency#45
Meaningsinter-, mutual, together, each other, minister of state, councillor, aspect, phase, physiognomy

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

外相がいしょうForeign Ministernoun
厚相こうしょうWelfare Ministernoun
宰相さいしょうprime minister; premier; chancellornoun
首相しゅしょうprime minister; chancellor (Germany, Austria, etc.); premiernoun
真相しんそうtruth; real situationnoun
人相にんそうlooks; countenance; facial featuresnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 相 (inter-) is taught in grade 3 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N3 level. It has 9 strokes with radical 目.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 相 is #45, making it one of the most commonly used kanji.

Example Words in Context

外相がいしょう — Foreign Minister
厚相こうしょう — Welfare Minister
宰相さいしょう — prime minister; premier; chancellor

Practice Sheet

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Related Kanji

Same radical (目)

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Same reading

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 相 have?

The kanji 相 (inter-) has 9 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 相?

相 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 相 mean?

相 means: inter-, mutual, together, each other, minister of state, councillor, aspect, phase, physiognomy. On'yomi readings: ソウ, ショウ. Kun'yomi readings: あい-.

What JLPT level is 相?

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