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JLPT N2 Upper Intermediate

釣り合う

To be balanced, proportional, or a suitable match

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釣り合う plain form
釣り合います polite form
釣り合わない plain negative
釣り合って te-form
釣り合った plain past
1 Verb (intransitive)

To be balanced / proportional

Describes a state of equilibrium where weight, amount, or force is equal on both sides.

Example

収入 と 支出 が 釣り合って い ない ので 、 貯金 が でき ませ ん 。

My income and expenses aren't balanced, so I can't save money.

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2 Verb (intransitive)

To suit / be a good match

Indicates that two people or things harmonize well regarding status, appearance, or quality.

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釣り合う
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To be balanced, proportional, or a suitable match
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