The kanji 互 fundamentally represents "mutual," "each other," or "reciprocal." It implies a relationship or action involving two or more parties where there is a sharing, exchange, or interaction between them. This can refer to anything from a simple exchange of goods to more complex interactions like cooperation or opposition. It highlights the interconnectedness of individuals or entities.

・On-yomi (音読み): ゴ (go) ・Kun-yomi (訓読み): たがい (tagai)

⚫︎互いに助け合う (tagai ni tasuke au) Translation: To help each other. ⚫︎相互理解 (sougo rikai) Translation: Mutual understanding. ⚫︎互角の勝負 (gokaku no shoubu) Translation: A close match/a fight that is evenly matched.

The kanji 互 is a pictograph. It depicts two eyes facing each other. This symbolizes two people looking at each other, thus representing the concept of "mutual" or "reciprocal." The original form of the character shows two eyes that are slightly separated, indicating interaction. The character evolved over time, becoming more simplified to its current form.