• 相手あいて — partner / opponent
• 相談そうだん — consultation / discussion
• 首相しゅしょう — prime minister
• 相違そうい — difference / disagreement
• 相性あいしょう — compatibility
• 相場そうば — market price / going rate

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相 is composed of 木 (tree) and 目 (eye), suggesting the idea of looking closely or observing. Over time, it came to symbolize relationships and mutual interaction — such as partners, phases, and appearances.

彼かれは いい相手あいてです。
He is a good partner.

先生せんせいに 相談そうだんしました。
I consulted my teacher.