肌に合う · godan verb (-u)
| Form | Positive | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Dictionary | 肌に合う | 肌に合わない |
| Polite | 肌に合います | 肌に合いません |
| Past polite | 肌に合いました | 肌に合いませんでした |
| Past | 肌に合った | 肌に合わなかった |
| Te-form | 肌に合って | 肌に合わないで |
| Desire | 肌に合いたい | 肌に合いたくない |
| Potential | 肌に合える | 肌に合えない |
| Passive | 肌に合われる | 肌に合われない |
| Causative | 肌に合わせる | 肌に合わせない |
| Causative passive | 肌に合わせられるalso 肌に合わされる | 肌に合わせられないalso 肌に合わされない |
| Volitional | 肌に合おう | |
| Polite volitional | 肌に合いましょう | |
| Imperative | 肌に合え | 肌に合うな |
| Conditional | 肌に合えば | 肌に合わなければ |
| Tara conditional | 肌に合ったら | 肌に合わなかったら |
suit one's skin; agree with one's skin
Used for cosmetics, skincare products, or fabrics that do not cause irritation or allergic reactions. Literally 'match the skin'.
This lotion didn't agree with my skin.
I tried out whether the new face wash suits my skin.
be compatible; get along well; be to one's liking
Idiomatic extension: something (a person, environment, job, etc.) fits one's nature or preferences. Often used in negative form 肌に合わない to express discomfort or mismatch.
I just don't get along with him.
I think this job suits me.