合う
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 合う
1
Intransitive verb
to come together; to merge; to unite; to meet
Examples
このチョッキは前が合わない。
This waistcoat won't meet at the front.
2
Intransitive verb
to fit; to match; to suit; to agree with; to be correct
Examples
この白いコートはあなたによく合うでしょう。
This white coat will look very nice on you.
3
Intransitive verb
to be profitable; to be equitable
4
Auxiliary verb; After the -masu stem of a verb
to do ... to each other; to do ... together
Examples
２人の女性はお互い微笑みあった。
The two ladies smiled at each other.
Kanji in this Word
合
6 strokes
Frequency: 41
JLPT N3
Grade 2
Meanings
fit
suit
join
0.1
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ゴウ
ガッ
カッ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
あ.う
-あ.う
あ.い
あい-
-あ.い
-あい
あ.わす
あ.わせる
-あ.わせる
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
あう
あん
い
か
こう
ごお
に
ね
や
わい
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