Word details

折り合う

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 折り合う.

Dictionary

Entry

折り合う折合うりあIntransitiveGodan verbFreq #45869
1

to reach an agreement; to come to an understanding; to compromise (with); to meet halfway

Examples
彼らは組合の指導者たちと折り合った
They came to terms with the union leaders.
2

to get along well with

Examples
彼らはあまりうまく折り合っていけないと思う。
I am afraid they can't get along very well.

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

fold, break, fracture, bend, yield, submit

7 strokesFrequency 962JLPT N2Grade 4

On

セツシャク

Kun

お.るおりお.り-お.りお.れる

Nanori

せき

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

あうあんこうごおわい

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