水が合わない · i-adjective
| Form | Positive | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Dictionary | 水が合わない | 水が合わなくない |
| Polite | 水が合わないです | 水が合わなくないですalso 水が合わなくありません |
| Past polite | 水が合わなかったです | 水が合わなくなかったですalso 水が合わなくありませんでした |
| Past | 水が合わなかった | 水が合わなくなかった |
| Te-form | 水が合わなくて | 水が合わなくなくて |
| Adverbial | 水が合わなく | |
| Conditional | 水が合わなければ | 水が合わなくなければ |
| Tara conditional | 水が合わなかったら | 水が合わなくなかったら |
not suit one; not agree with one; feel out of place
Idiomatic expression used when a new environment, lifestyle, job, or social circle does not suit someone, causing discomfort or difficulty fitting in. The literal meaning 'the water does not agree with one' is the origin, but it is now used broadly for any situation where one feels out of place.
I changed jobs, but this company just doesn't seem to suit me.
Since moving, I've been getting sick easily; maybe this place doesn't agree with me.
Literally 'the water does not agree with one', originating from the idea that water from a new place could cause illness. Now used idiomatically for any environment or situation that doesn't suit someone.