相 is read そう (ai), with atamadaka pitch accent (high first, then falls).

相そう

Q: What JLPT level is 相?

相 is a JLPT N1 word (advanced).

Q: How is 相 used in a sentence?

部長と、新商品の件で相談したいのですが。 — I'd like to consult with the department manager about the new product.

そう · ai

JLPT N1 noun

Aspect, phase, countenance

together, mutually, fellow
aspect, appearance, look
physiognomy (as an indication of one's fortune)

Atamadaka

high first, then falls · what is pitch accent?

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Example sentences

部長と、新商品の件で相談したいのですが。

ぶちょうと、しんしょうひんのけんでそうだんしたいのですが。

I'd like to consult with the department manager about the new product.

Nihoner sentence bank

部長と相談します。

ぶちょうとそうだんします。

I will consult with the department manager.

Nihoner sentence bank

先生と相談してから決めましょう。

せんせいとそうだんしてからきめましょう。

Let's decide after consulting with the doctor.

Nihoner sentence bank

書店員と、在庫について相談した。

しょてんいんと、ざいこについてそうだんした。

I consulted with the bookstore staff about the inventory.

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相Inter-, Mutual, Together 音そう・しょう訓あい- JLPT N3 · 9 strokes

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Words that share a kanji

相談そうだんするconsultation 相続そうぞくsuccession, inheritance 相当そうとうconsiderably, fairly; worth ~相手あいてpartner; addressee; the person you are talking to 相応そうおうsuitability, fitness 外相がいしょうForeign Minister

Questions

What does 相 mean?

Aspect, phase, countenance. It can also mean: together, mutually, fellow; aspect, appearance, look; physiognomy (as an indication of one's fortune).

How do you pronounce 相?

そう (ai). Pitch accent: atamadaka — high first, then falls. Press Listen above to hear it.

What JLPT level is 相?

JLPT N1 — advanced. See the JLPT N1 guide.

How do I remember 相?

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