交互

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 交互, read こうご, is a noun describing two or more things alternating with each other.
• Basic usage: It commonly appears as 交互に for arranging contrasting items alternately or for people taking turns.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Contrast with 互い違い
  • 交互に presents things or actions taking turns in a repeated sequence. 互い違い is closer to a spatial arrangement in which neighboring items are staggered.