godan verb (-u), intransitive verb
Used for wishes, expectations, conditions, or purposes being fulfilled. Often appears as 〜に添う.
See also: 沿う
お客様のご要望に添うよう努めます。
We will strive to meet our customers' requests.
期待に添う結果を出せなかった。
I couldn't produce results that lived up to expectations.
godan verb (-u), intransitive verb
accompany; go with; stay by one's side
Describes physically or figuratively being together with someone, often in a supportive or attendant role.
母は病院まで私に添ってくれた。
My mother accompanied me to the hospital.
彼はいつも妻に添うように歩く。
He always walks as if staying by his wife's side.
godan verb (-u), intransitive verb
associate with; mix with
Refers to keeping company or socializing with someone, often implying a close or regular relationship.
彼は悪い仲間に添うようになった。
He started associating with bad company.
あの人とはあまり添いたくない。
I don't really want to mix with that person.
godan verb (-u), intransitive verb
Literary or somewhat old-fashioned expression for getting married; 添う emphasizes the idea of becoming a companion. Often written as 添う.
二人は長い恋の末に添うことになった。
After a long romance, the two ended up getting married.
godan verb (-u), intransitive verb
be added; be attached
Indicates something extra is added or attached, often as a supplement or accompanying item. Typically written as 添う.
この書類には説明書が添っている。
An instruction sheet is attached to this document.