Translation guide
How to express that parts, pieces, or ideas connect or match well in Japanese.
Describing how pieces of a puzzle, machine, or structure connect correctly.
Saying that different pieces of information or parts of a narrative are logically coherent.
A common phrase meaning that a story or explanation is consistent and makes sense.
Describing how well people's characters or working styles mesh.
Means that people get along well or have compatible personalities.
The English phrase 'fit together' covers many concepts. Do not try to translate it word-for-word. Choose the Japanese expression based on whether you mean physical joining, logical consistency, or personal compatibility.
This puzzle piece fit together perfectly.
The lid doesn't fit properly.
Emphasizes multiple parts combining to form a whole, often used for mechanical or structural fits.
These parts fit together well to form one machine.
Specifically for gears or teeth meshing together. Also used metaphorically for ideas or personalities meshing.
The gears fit together and started moving.
His story doesn't fit together.
The testimonies fit together.
Means that an argument or reasoning is logical and coherent.
His explanation fits together logically.
A more formal term for consistency or coherence, often used in technical or academic contexts.
The data doesn't fit together.
He and I fit together well.
Refers to good chemistry or compatibility between people.
We fit together well.