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意気投合 (いきとうごう) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
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noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
hit it off ; find a kindred spirit ; mutual understanding
yojijukugo (four-character idiom)
Describes two or more people quickly becoming close friends or allies because their feelings, interests, or goals align. Often used with する to mean 'to hit it off' or 'to get along well right away'.
Having the same hobby, we quickly found a kindred spirit in each other.
Similar words 馬うま が 合あ う Also means 'to get along well,' but 馬が合う is more casual and often implies a natural, instinctive compatibility, while 意気投合 suggests a meeting of minds or shared enthusiasm.
気き が 合あ う A common, everyday expression for 'to get along well.' 意気投合 is more formal and emphasizes a deeper, often immediate, mutual understanding.
Etymology A yojijukugo composed of 意気 (spirit, enthusiasm) and 投合 (agree, coincide). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the compound conveys the idea of spirits or feelings coming together in harmony.
