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合わせ (あわせ) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
JLPT N1 Freq. Frequency Top 2,000 Meanings 1
noun, noun, used as a suffix, prefix
joint ; joining ; matching ; facing
Used as a noun, suffix, or prefix to indicate things that are joined, matched, or facing each other. As a suffix, it often means 'combined' or 'together with'. As a prefix, it can mean 'matching' or 'opposite'.
The two stayed in adjoining rooms.
Written forms 合あ わせ Usage 87%
Standard kanji spelling for this noun/suffix/prefix.
あわせ Usage 12%
Kana spelling is common in everyday writing, especially when the kanji is not needed for clarity.
アワセ Usage <1%
Similar words 合あ わせる Verb form meaning 'to join', 'to match', or 'to face'. 合わせ is the noun/suffix/prefix derived from it.
組く み 合あ わせ Means 'combination' or 'set'. 合わせ alone is more general and can also mean 'facing' or 'matching'.
Etymology Derived from the verb 合わせる (awaseru, 'to join, match, face'), which itself comes from 合う (au, 'to meet, fit') with the causative/transitive suffix せる.
