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性が合う (しょうがあう) Japanese meaning | Kotomora

性しょうが合あう

しょ

う

が

あ

う

Meanings

1

expression, godan verb (-u)

get along well with; be compatible with

Describes a natural, easy compatibility in personality or temperament. Often used in the negative form 性が合わない to indicate a clash of personalities.

彼かれとは性しょうが合あうので、一いっ緒しょにいて楽らくだ。
I get along well with him, so it's easy to be together.
どうもあの人ひとと

は

性しょう

が

合あ

わ

ない

。

I just don't get along with that person.

Kanji

性sex, gender, nature
合fit, suit, join

Similar words

気きが合あう
気が合う also means 'to get along well,' but it emphasizes shared feelings or interests, while 性が合う focuses more on innate personality compatibility.

Etymology

The phrase combines 性 (しょう, 'nature, disposition') with 合う (あう, 'to match, fit'). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but it follows a common pattern of using 合う to express compatibility.