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VocabJLPT N1

mutual

Nounの-AdjectivePlace

Definitions

1. mutual
2. reciprocal
3. Sougo

This word means mutual or reciprocal, describing a relationship or action that goes both ways between two parties. It is commonly used in formal writing and speech in phrases about mutual understanding, cooperation, or influence.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Why does too much mutual dependence start to feel suffocating?

Sentence 2

Is the neighborhood mutual watch system actually working well?

Sentence 3

Before we go, can we just talk honestly once — for the sake of understanding each other?

Sentence 4

They keep making mutually contradictory claims.

Sentence 5

Those two are both too polite to say anything, so nothing ever gets decided.