相互(そうご)

そうご
noun, adverbial noun
mutual, reciprocal
1. mutual, reciprocal, two-way
Describing something that involves both sides equally, where each party gives and receives. Often used as a prefix or adverb.
相互(そうご)理解(りかい)が大切(たいせつ)だ。
Mutual understanding is important.
両国(りょうこく)は相互(そうご)に利益(りえき)を得(え)ている。
Both countries are mutually benefiting.
相互に = mutually (adverb)
相互(そうご)作用(さよう)によって効果(こうか)が高(たか)まる。
The effect is enhanced through interaction.
相互作用 = interaction, mutual effect
相互(そうご)協力(きょうりょく)なしには問題(もんだい)を解決(かいけつ)できない。
Without mutual cooperation, we cannot solve the problem.
国際(こくさい)社会(しゃかい)では国(くに)と国(くに)の相互(そうご)依存(いぞん)がますます深(ふか)まっている。
In the international community, mutual dependence between nations is deepening.

USAGE: 相互(そうご) is primarily used as a noun-prefix or adverb in formal contexts. It emphasizes the two-way, reciprocal nature of relationships.

COMMON COMPOUNDS:

  • 相互(そうご)理解(りかい) (mutual understanding)
  • 相互(そうご)作用(さよう) (interaction, mutual effect)
  • 相互(そうご)関係(かんけい) (mutual relationship)
  • 相互(そうご)依存(いぞん) (mutual dependence, interdependence)
  • 相互(そうご)協力(きょうりょく) (mutual cooperation)
  • 相互(そうご)扶助(ふじょ) (mutual aid)

ADVERBIAL USE:

  • 相互(そうご)に (mutually)

CONTRAST: お互(たが)い is more casual/spoken; 相互(そうご) is more formal/written.

Related Words

Related: お互(たが)い (each other (casual))
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Added 2026.1.13 20:35 · Revised 2026.3.3 9:40
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