互(たが)い

たがい
noun
mutual, each other
1. mutual, each other, one another
Referring to a reciprocal relationship or action between two or more parties.
お互(たが)いに助(たす)け合(あ)いましょう。
Let's help each other.
お互いに = mutually, each other (polite)
互(たが)いの意見(いけん)を尊重(そんちょう)する。
To respect each other's opinions.
お互(たが)い様(さま)だ。
It's the same for both of us. / We're in the same boat.
Common expression
お互(たが)いに連絡(れんらく)を取(と)り合(あ)おう。
Let's keep in touch with each other.
夫婦(ふうふ)はお互(たが)いの気持(きも)ちを分(わ)かり合(あ)うことが大切(たいせつ)だ。
It is important for married couples to understand each other's feelings.

COMMON PATTERNS:

  • お互(たが)いに: Mutually, each other (adverbial)
  • 互(たが)いの + noun: Each other's (noun)
  • お互(たが)い様(さま): We're in the same situation (expression)

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

NOTE: The prefix お is commonly added for politeness (お互(たが)い), though 互(たが)い alone is also used.

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Added 2026.1.12 23:22 · Revised 2026.5.26 0:08
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