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お互い様

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word お互い様

たがいさま
Freq #10951
1

Adjectival nouns or quasi-adjectives (keiyodoshi); Common noun

we are of equal status in this regard; we are in the same boat

Examples
お互いさまだろ。
It seems we are in the same boat.
2

Expressions

the same to you; the feeling is mutual

Kanji in this Word

4 strokes
Frequency: 914
JLPT N2
Grade 8

Meanings

mutually
reciprocally
together

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
たが.い
かたみ.に
14 strokes
Frequency: 493
JLPT N2
Grade 3

Meanings

Esq.
way
manner
situation
polite suffix

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ヨウ
ショウ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
さま
さん
12 strokes
Frequency: 1087
JLPT N2
Grade 8

Meanings

honorable
manipulate
govern

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ギョ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
おん-
お-
み-
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
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