Keyword
towards each other
Info
FrequencyTop 100-200
Type
Kyōiku (3rd grade) 
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KankenLevel 8
Heisig222
Readings
あい
(68%)
そう
(28%)
Composed of
tree
eye
Mnemonic

Do you know the famous quote by Nietzsche: "When you gaze long into an abyss the abyss also gazes into you."? Yes? No? Well, it doesn't matter. The same thing applies here. If you (represented be an eye here) and a tree face towards each other then, well, you'll be looking at the tree, and the tree will be looking at you.

Used in kanji (5 in total)
heartfelt thought
box
frost
phonetic 'shou'
Used in vocabulary (936 in total)
companion; partner; other party; addressee; opponent (sports, etc.)
consultation; discussion; discussing; asking (someone) for advice
corresponding to (in meaning, function, etc.); being equivalent to; appropriate; suitable; to be proportionate to; to be in keeping with
Examples (200 in total)
I wonder what the other party would think if I said this.
Yes, it's someone you know well, too.
But, I never had anyone I could talk to like this.
If you can no longer trust the other person, the relationship ends.
Taking care of children seems tough.
The other party seemed quite surprised.
I end up trying to become the person the other party wants me to be.
I was about to marry someone else.
The beasts of the forest are no match for me.
First of all, you have to believe in the other person!
The other party answered in a low voice.
And soon, they each married a different partner.
I immediately consulted my father.
Let's also consult the prince about that.
Well, if it's really too difficult, I don't mind at least listening to your concerns.
My older brother doesn't consult me.
Sorry for suddenly asking you something strange.
I came back because I had something I wanted to discuss.
The taste of alcohol changes depending on who you drink with and the atmosphere.
Even so, you're still as young as ever, aren't you?
It seems they had quite a scary experience.
The money spent must have been quite substantial.
I think the taste is quite good.
It must be quite painful.
It requires considerable resolve.
It must be a book made quite a long time ago.
I think that's quite rare.
It must have hurt quite a bit.
It seems you have undergone considerable training.
The other party was silent for a while.
What is it you want to consult me about?
That would mean ending up making the opponent stronger as a result.
It's not like you need to be that tense; the other party is just a king.
There must be considerable damage.
Rather, wouldn't it provoke the other party?
You must not provoke the other party.
You can't make a judgment if you're suddenly confessed to by someone you don't know, right?
Throw it toward the opponent.
My opponent, who blocked my blow, looks quite rattled.
However, that is no reason to betray the other party.
Let's talk to the teacher before things get out of hand.
He's an opponent not worth fearing.
Why don't you talk to a teacher or something?
It is a difficult opponent to fight.
As always, there's no telling where the limits of his knowledge are.
Or rather, the royalty of this country seemed quite free.
This is not an opponent you can let your guard down against.
As always, there is nothing but the sky and the grass.
My father is still looking down on me with an air of importance.
Make sure they don't sense your vigilance.
The opponent exploited that opening.
It depends on the opponent, but it might be tough.
Furthermore, the opposing team knows about it.
Since a little while ago, we have been relentlessly agreeing with each other's opinions.
As expected, they seem to be quite shocked.
His complexion was still pale, and he seemed to be barely able to stand.
When will the opponent attack?
When someone else is involved, it won't go that smoothly.
You're still quick at calculations.
He is still as matter-of-fact as ever.
I could tell that the other person was at a loss for words.
The master is as soft on the disciples as ever, huh.
The other party was greatly astonished.
If it hadn't been that guy of all people, I would have kept quiet.
Although it is a small organization, its ability is quite considerable.
The opponent's movement stops.
The ball rolls on the floor and is picked up by the opponent.
It was just that the other party's schedule was a bit inconvenient!!
It is proof that one has undergone considerable training.
Love is devoting all of oneself to the other person.
But the other side's true identity is unknown.
I was able to sense the other person's feelings, and I think they sensed mine as well.
Thanks to having continued to take on dragons in this land, my skills have also improved.
It seems that dealing with people who don't talk is troublesome.
It feels as if I am dealing with a two- or three-year-old child.
Tomorrow we take on a strong team.
The other person is smaller than me.
In short, I am being completely ignored.
However, I understand that you made this decision with considerable resolve.
I deal with people from various regions.
Helped by our opponent's mistake, we snatched a win.
I begin to forget that the other person is an elementary school student.
As opponents go, I couldn't ask for better.
As always, it is a cold, dirty, and desolate mansion.
Alright, I'll give you the materials, so try consulting with the store manager.
The two consult while laughing innocently.
Most opponents do not even pose a threat.
Win by drawing out the opponent's strength.
The other party is a princess of this country, after all.
Even if the opponent is an amateur, one cannot let their guard down.
I will consult with my boss.
Even so, there is no one to give it to.
However, if possible, she is someone I want to keep at a distance.
The premise is that there is an opponent.
Basically, in a battle you win if you take down the enemy general, right?
Besides, violence is wrong no matter who it's against.
I took the plunge and consulted him.
You're the best partner I could have chosen.
As expected of my partner.
There's no English equivalent for this word.
Perhaps the other person has forgotten too.
The opponent is too powerful.
However, doubts remain as to whether they are a partner worth trusting.
Taking on two of them at once puts you at a disadvantage.
To put oneself in a favorable position and the opponent in an unfavorable one.
It's not an opponent worth fearing, is it?
I can't say that the compatibility is very good.
Once it comes to this, compatibility doesn't matter one bit.
This role must have been a bad match for you!
Depending on the other party, it is a question that is completely meaningless.
I ended up doing something that amounted to threatening such a respectable person.
There's no way I'd bother with a little girl like that.
The opponent is an ordinary person who has neither weapons nor the will to fight.
At last even I could sense my opponent's presence.
I felt that it had already gone beyond the realm of relationship advice.
How difficult it is to make an opponent who is bracing themselves not to laugh, laugh!
The other party also notices them and slows their pace.
It is said that there are thirteen opponents.
Then, in one quick motion, I grab a handful of snow and hurl it at my opponent.
Listen, war is always about capturing the enemy's capital.
And then, your partner dissolved the company.
And with a smile, they kindly keep me company.
If his senses are correct, the opponent is just one person.
To overwhelm the opponent.
If you get it into the opponent's goal, you win.
What, so that girl came to you for advice?
There are too many to deal with alone.
If the opponent were a pro, they would have long since left their hometown.
Wedding savings? Do you even have a partner?
With a leg sweep, I sent my opponent tumbling to the floor.
It's just that the original standard is quite high.
It was only then that I realized the truth.
It seems you still don't see the truth.
Perhaps the truth of the past incident is as my father says.
It's hard to break through the other team's defense.
That kind of thing requires appropriate preparation.
Naturally, those around them had grown accordingly.
If you want me to drop what I'm doing to help, I'll expect a fitting reward.
Please rest assured, as we have prepared appropriate information.
From the man's perspective, it's a tragedy.
His tall figure stands out as always.
As always, the heavy, low winter sky stretches overhead.
In any case, what was needed right now was to subdue the opponent.
I think it's because the other person is of the opposite sex.
This alone imposes a considerable burden.
I won't say it's the largest in the country, but its scale is quite substantial.
The other party is not attached to status or money.
The other person laughed, looking embarrassed.
The opponent is taking action one after another.
They're cold eyes, the kind that only know how to look down on others.
The opponent is already lying in wait.
The opponent has a high level of intelligence.
It is to ascertain the other party's reaction.
Japan beat their opponent in straight sets.
It was an opponent who was a match for me or even better.
For me, you are the first person I ever fell in love with.
I have brought a suitable gift.
It is out of fear, not to attack the other party.
The other side seems to be trying to gauge our true intentions, too.
You're quite a big shot, aren't you?
For that reason, she still seems to be doing well.
I did think about consulting you many times, you know?
That guy's a real schemer, so don't let your guard down.
Anyone normal would surely tear up if they got a look like that.
He's coming toward us with a look of fury.
There is no point in forcing yourself to fight a strong opponent.
Even now, he's gritting his teeth and glaring at us with a fierce look.
I must pull ahead of them, even by a little, before they start running.
Even if various hostile forces attack, we will be able to offer appropriate resistance.
It seems there is no significant discrepancy in their impressions of the taste.
Is there no discrepancy in this story?
At a glance, it was evident that this was a thoroughly trained body.
As always, it is a cat that is nothing if not whimsical.
Calming down someone who's confused seems hard, and I don't know how to do it.
So you compare yourself with the other person, huh.
You can distract the opponent's attention.
Wait, is he asking me for advice about his wife's affair?
However, as one might expect, there was no sign of perturbation on the other party's part.
I think I've gotten used to giving speeches to grown-ups.
You need the courage to confront the problem head-on.
What exactly is it that I'm about to confront?
We cracked their ace and won the game.
The opponent is Germany's ace.
This is not an opponent you can easily deal with.
However, the opponent was too strong.
I think it will last a hundred years, even if used quite lavishly.
You have considerable skill.
If you cannot defeat an opponent with strength, you should toy with them using speed.
He was a bold, larger-than-life person, and his ability was quite something too.
Depending on the opponent's move, just blocking it can give you a chance to counterattack.
This is no place at all for someone of his noble rank.
There, the names of the five opponents were written in the order of their turns.
Here, it would be safe to just go along with what the other person is saying.
Ever since I became a college student, I've only fallen for people out of my reach.
He's someone we have a history with, too.
Besides, it would be troublesome if the truth were somehow discovered.
My dealings are strictly on a corporate basis.
In a real fight, I would have taken my opponent's life.
There is a corresponding reason for things that are sealed and concealed.
How many yen is one dollar equivalent to?