Word details
合う
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 合う.
Dictionary
Entry
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.
Character notes
Kanji in this Word
合
fit, suit, join, 0.1
6 strokesFrequency 41JLPT N3Grade 2
On
ゴウガッカッ
Kun
あ.う-あ.うあ.いあい--あ.い-あいあ.わすあ.わせる-あ.わせる
Nanori
あうあんいかこうごおにねやわい
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