JLPT N1 Advanced
添う
To accompany someone physically or comply with expectations
Readings
Other forms
添います polite form
添って te-form
添った plain past
添わない plain negative
副う less common kanji
1 Godan Verb (Intransitive)
To accompany or stay by someone's side
Indicates staying physically near someone to offer aid, comfort, or protection.
Example
A 不安 で 眠れ ない ん です 。
B 大丈夫 、 朝 まで そば に 添って いる から 。
[A:] I'm too anxious to sleep. [B:] It's okay, I'll stay right here with you until morning.
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2 Godan Verb (Intransitive)
To meet (expectations) or follow (rules)
Describes complying with abstract desires, requests, or expectations to satisfy someone’s wishes.
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3 Godan Verb (Intransitive)
To be a couple / To marry
Refers to living together as a married couple or becoming partners for life.
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