mutual · appearance

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 相 has 9 strokes, with 木 on the left and 目 on the right. It concerns relationships or the other party.
• Basic usage: 相手 is read あいて, and 相談 is read そうだん.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• The other person and consultation
  • The 相 in 相手 is read あい.
  • 試合の相手 means an opponent in a match.
  • 話す相手 means the person one speaks with.
  • The 相 in 相談 is read そう.
  • 先生に相談した means consulted a teacher.
  • 家族と相談して means after discussing it with one's family.