Translation guide
Expresses that two or more things correspond, are paired, or are equal in some way. Covers matching in contests, compatibility, and correspondence.
Two things are put together as a set or correspond to each other.
Two opponents or teams are evenly matched in skill or strength.
Two people get along well or are suited to each other.
The English passive 'be matched' often does not translate directly into Japanese passive. Use active or stative expressions instead.
These shoes fit my feet.
The answer is correct (matches).
Means to coincide, agree, or match exactly. More formal than 合う.
His opinion matches mine.
To correspond to something, often in a systematic way.
This number corresponds to that item.
Literally 'a good match', used when competitors are closely matched.
This is a close match.
Formal expression meaning strengths are balanced or evenly matched.
The two are evenly matched in strength.
I get along well with him.