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相和する (あいわする) Japanese meaning | Kotomora

相あい和わする

Meanings

1

suru verb (special), intransitive verb

get along well; harmonize; be in tune

Describes people, opinions, or things that naturally fit together or are in harmony. Often used for mutual understanding or compatibility.

彼かれらは意い見けんが相あい和わして、すぐに計けい画かくが決きまった。
Their opinions harmonized, and the plan was decided quickly.

この二人ふたりは性せい格かくが相あい和わするようだ。

These two seem to get along well in personality.

Kanji

相inter-, mutual, together
和harmony, Japanese style, peace

Similar words

調ちょう和わする
調和する is more common and general for 'harmonize', often used for colors, sounds, or abstract concepts. 相和する emphasizes mutual harmony between people or opinions.
気きが合あう
気が合う is a casual expression for 'get along well', focusing on personal chemistry. 相和する is more formal and can apply to non-personal subjects.

Etymology

Compound of 相 (あい, mutual) and 和する (わする, to harmonize, to be peaceful). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the kanji composition transparently suggests 'mutual harmony'.