Japanese word

一致

Pronunciation

Romajiitchi

Meaning

  • nounmatch

Example

二つの答えが一致しました。futa tsu no kota e ga it chi shi ma shi ta

The two answers matched.

Illustration for 一致 (match)

More examples

二つの記録の一致を確認しました。futa tsu no ki roku no it chi o kaku nin shi ma shi ta

We confirmed the match between the two records.

Core concept

Describes separate things lining up so that they become the same or agree.

Common phrases

  • 意見の一致i ken no it chi

    agreement of opinions

  • 答えの一致kota e no it chi

    matching answers

Similar words

合致gatchi: Describes a close match with a condition, requirement, or purpose.
符合fugō: Describes details or conditions matching a standard, fact, or expectation.
整合seigō: Describes information fitting together without conflict or contradiction.

Definition in Japanese

複数の物事の内容や結果などが同じになること。fuku sū no mono goto no nai yō ya kek ka na do ga ona ji ni na ru ko to

Word origin

The Sino-Japanese compound 一致 (itchi) combines 一 (ichi, "one") and 致 (chi, "bring about"), linking the word to bringing things into one state.

Usage tips

  • 一致 (itchi) can describe matching details such as names, dates, or records, so it is useful when checking information.

Other meanings

  • agreementnoun

Opposites

  • 不一致fuitchimismatchnoun

Related words

  • 一致するitchisurumatchverb
  • 一致度itchidodegree of agreementnoun

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