Japanese symbol for “coexist”

相容れる

あいいれる

Romaji: aiireru

to be compatible (with); to be in harmony; to coexist

In Japanese, coexist is 相容れる, read あいいれる (aiireru).

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Meanings

v1, vi to be compatible (with); to be in harmony; to coexist

Written forms: 相容れる、相いれる、相入れる. Readings: あいいれる.

Kanji and stroke order

相

inter-, mutual, together

on: ソウ、ショウ
kun: あい-

9 strokes · JLPT 2

容

contain, form, looks

on: ヨウ
kun: い.れる

10 strokes · JLPT 2

Related words

Words that share a kanji.

Word	Reading	Meaning
相手	あいて aite	companion; partner; company
相談	そうだん soudan	consultation; discussion; discussing
相当	そうとう soutou	corresponding to (in meaning, function, etc.); being equivalent to
首相	しゅしょう shushou	prime minister; chancellor (Germany, Austria, etc.); premier
相互	そうご sougo	mutual; reciprocal
相撲	すもう sumou	sumo (wrestling)
内容	ないよう naiyou	contents; content; substance
容易	ようい youi	easy; simple; plain

See also: Chinese symbol for “coexist”.

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