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.
General verb for things matching, fitting, or suiting each other. Often used in compound verbs.
この靴は私の足に合う。
These shoes fit my feet.
答えが合っている。
The answer is correct (matches).
Means to coincide, agree, or match exactly. More formal than 合う.
彼の意見は私のと一致する。
His opinion matches mine.
To correspond to something, often in a systematic way.
この数字はあの項目に対応している。
This number corresponds to that item.
Two opponents or teams are evenly matched in skill or strength.
Describes a situation where opponents are evenly matched, with neither side having an advantage.
両チームは互角だ。
The two teams are evenly matched.
Literally 'a good match', used when competitors are closely matched.
これはいい勝負だ。
This is a close match.
Formal expression meaning strengths are balanced or evenly matched.
両者の力が拮抗している。
The two are evenly matched in 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.