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Noun meaning 'aspect', 'phase', or 'countenance'. It often appears in compound words to denote specific types of aspects, such as 『面相』 (mensou, 'facial features') or 『位相』 (isou, 'phase' in physics).
Theme
During a photography club outing, User and their friend Aiko talk about capturing different aspects of nature.
相
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aspect, phase, countenance
Advanced ExpansionAbstract Concepts
Memory Hook
Think of 'aspect' as a 'phase' of the moon — 'sou' sounds like 'so' many phases!
Cultural Note
『相』 (sou, 'aspect, phase') is used in various contexts, such as in Buddhism for phases of existence or in science for phases of matter. It can also refer to facial countenance in expressions like 『顔相』 (kaosou, 'facial aspect').
Forms
Base: 相Noun meaning 'aspect', 'phase', or 'countenance'. It often appears in compound words to denote specific types of aspects, such as 『面相』 (mensou, 'facial features') or 『位相』 (isou, 'phase' in physics).