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JLPT N4 Elementary

合う

To fit, match, suit, be correct, or do mutually.

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Other forms

合います polite form
合わない plain negative
合った plain past
合って te-form
合える potential
1 Verb (Intransitive)

To Fit / Match / Suit

Describes items, conditions, or qualities that correspond harmoniously or fit correctly.

Example

この 靴 は 私 の 足 に ぴったり 合い ます 。

These shoes fit my feet perfectly.

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2 Verb (Intransitive)

To Be Correct / To Agree

Indicates that facts, calculations, or logic are accurate and free from contradiction.

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3 Verb Suffix

To Do Something Together (as a suffix)

Appends to a verb stem to signify that an action is performed reciprocally between parties.

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4 Verb (Intransitive)

To Be Worth It / Profitable

Expresses that the outcome justifies the required expense, time, or labor.

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合う
あう
To fit, match, suit, be correct, or do mutually.
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