会う

To meet or see someone, or to encounter an undesirable situation.

Readings

Other forms

会います polite form

会った plain past

会って te-form

会いたい want to meet

逢う nuance: for someone special

遭う nuance: for negative events

1 Godan Verb, Intransitive Verb

To Meet" / "To See (someone)

Describes a face-to-face interaction with another person, whether scheduled or accidental.

Example

明日、友達に会います。

I'm going to meet my friend tomorrow.

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2 Godan Verb, Intransitive Verb

To Encounter (something negative)

Indicates experiencing a negative event such as an accident, disaster, or hardship.

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会う

あう

To meet or see someone, or to encounter an undesirable situation.

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