合あわせ

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JLPTN1Freq.FrequencyTop 2,000

Meanings

Used as a noun, suffix, or prefix to indicate things that are joined, matched, or facing each other. As a suffix, it often means 'combined' or 'together with'. As a prefix, it can mean 'matching' or 'opposite'.

この着き物ものは合あわせがきれいだ。
The matching of this kimono is beautiful.
二人ふたりは合あわせの部屋へやに泊とまった。
The two stayed in adjoining rooms.
合あわせ鏡かがみで後うしろ姿すがたを確かく認にんする。
Check your back view with facing mirrors.

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Expressions· 8

間まに合あわせるmake do with; manage with; get by with · get done in time; have ready by; finish in time for
合あわせてin total; all together; collectively · in addition; besides; at the same time
ばつを合あわせるmake one's story consistent; adjust one's story to fit
合あわせ物ものは離はなれ物ものthings that come together can also come apart; what may be joined may be separated
辻つじ褄つまを合あわせるmake one's story consistent; adjust one's story to fit the situation

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音おん楽がくに合あわせて踊おどるdance to the music
チャンネルを合あわせるtune in to a channel; switch to a channel
袖そでの振ふり合あわせも他た生しょうの縁えんeven a chance encounter is predestined

Kanji

合fit, suit, join

Related words

組くみ合あわせN2
組み合わせ specifically means a 'combination' or 'set' of items, while 合わせ is broader and can also mean 'facing' or 'matching' without implying a defined set.

Don't confuse with

袷あわせ
袷 (あわせ) is an unrelated word for a lined kimono, while 合わせ (あわせ) means 'joining' or 'matching'; they share the same sound but have completely different meanings.

Word family· 80

組くみ合あわせN2
combination; assortment; set · matching; pairing · combination
問とい合あわせN3
inquiry; query; enquiry
合あわせるN3
match; adjust; synchronize · join; combine; merge; add up · face; be opposite · compare; check against · cause to meet (unpleasant fate) · cross swords; fight
待まち合あわせN3
appointment; meeting; rendezvous
持もち合あわせ
things on hand; things in stock · money on hand; cash at hand · on hand; in stock

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詰つめ合あわせ
assortment; assorted set; combination pack
見み合あわせ
looking at each other; exchanging glances · postponement; suspension; interruption
顔かお合あわせ
preliminary meeting; face-to-face introduction · costarring; appearing together; joint appearance · match-up; pairing; facing off
盛もり合あわせ
assortment of food; combination platter
隣となり合あわせN1
adjoining; next to each other · close proximity; constantly exposed to
語ご呂ろ合あわせ
wordplay; pun; play on words; rhyming game
鉢はち合あわせ
bumping of heads; head-on collision · running into; encountering unexpectedly
背せ中なか合あわせ
back-to-back; facing opposite directions · two sides of the same coin; inextricably linked · on bad terms; at odds
抱だき合あわせ
tie-in; package deal; bundling
埋うめ合あわせ
compensation; making up for
突つき合あわせ
matching; checking; comparison (of data)
すり合あわせ
comparing and adjusting; reconciling; fine-tuning through discussion · lapping; precision surface finishing; mating by rubbing together · margination
手て合あわせ
game; contest; bout
申もうし合あわせ
mutual agreement; understanding; common consent
取とり合あわせ
assortment; combination; selection
付つけ合あわせ
side dish; garnish; trimmings
巡めぐり合あわせ
fate; fortune; chance encounter
読よみ合あわせ
reading out and comparing; collation reading · script read-through; table read
あり合あわせN1
on hand; readily available
打うち合あわせN3
meeting; briefing; advance arrangements · overlap (of clothing) · making something match exactly
絵え合あわせ
picture-matching game; matching pairs · picture-matching contest; e-awase
間まに合あわせN1
makeshift; stopgap
兜かぶと合あわせ
frot; frottage
力ちから合あわせ
test of strength
合あわせ技わざ
scoring two waza-ari; winning by two waza-ari · combination of techniques; mixed methods

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Written forms

合あわせUsage87%
Standard kanji spelling for this noun/suffix/prefix.
あわせUsage12%
Kana spelling is common in everyday writing, especially when the kanji is not needed for clarity.
アワセUsage<1%

Etymology

Derived from the verb 合わせる (awaseru, 'to join, match, face'), which itself comes from 合う (au, 'to meet, fit') with the causative/transitive suffix せる.