also: おう
godan verb (-u), intransitive verb
Used when things such as lines, gazes, or parts come together or meet. For intentionally meeting a person, 会う is the usual spelling and different word.
二本の線が一点で合う。
The two lines meet at one point.
ふと二人の
For a moment, their eyes met.
godan verb (-u), intransitive verb
Used when size, taste, style, color, or conditions are suitable for someone or something. Often appears as に合う or よく合う.
この靴は私の足に合う。
These shoes fit my feet.
このワインは魚料理によく合う。
This wine goes well with fish dishes.
godan verb (-u), intransitive verb
Used when information, calculations, opinions, answers, or timing correspond correctly or are in agreement.
彼とは意見がよく合う。
My opinions often agree with his.
答えが合っているか確認してください。
Please check whether the answer is correct.
godan verb (-u), intransitive verb
be profitable; be worth it; be fair
Common in expressions such as 割に合う and 採算が合う, referring to whether effort, cost, or reward balances out.
こんな安い報酬では割に合わない。
Pay this low is not worth the effort.
この価格なら採算が合う。
At this price, it will be profitable.
auxiliary verb, godan verb (-u)
do together; do to each other
Auxiliary verb attached to the masu-stem of another verb, forming compounds such as 話し合う, 助け合う, and 見せ合う.
二人は夜遅くまで話し合った。
The two of them talked it over until late at night.
困ったときはみんなで助け合う。
When we are in trouble, we all help each other.