Japanese Conversation · Level 27
90 words
Japanese word
合う
Pronunciation
Romajiau
Meaning
- verbfit
Example
この靴は私に合います。ko no kutsu wa watashi ni a i ma su
These shoes fit me.
More examples
このくつは足に合います。ko no ku tsu wa ashi ni a i ma su
This shoe fits my foot.
今週は二人の予定が合いませんでした。kon shū wa futa ri no yo tei ga a i ma se n de shi ta
Our schedules did not match this week.
Core concept
Describes two things coming together in a way that makes them compatible, suitable, or well matched.
Common phrases
サイズが合うsa i zu ga a u
fit in size
色が合うiro ga a u
match in color
気が合うki ga a u
get along well
Similar words
似合うniau: To look attractive on a person or go well with a person's style.
はまるhamaru: To fit into a space or position without being too large or small.
Definition in Japanese
物事の形や性質などが互いに適して、釣り合った状態になること。mono goto no katachi ya sei shitsu na do ga taga i ni teki shi te tsu ri a tta jō tai ni na ru ko to
Word origin
合う (au, "come together") is a native Japanese verb rather than a loanword, and its sense of coming together underlies the meanings of fitting and being well matched.
Usage tips
- Japanese uses 合う (au) not only for size but also for combinations such as 色が合う (iro ga au), meaning that colors match well, so the verb connects physical fit with visual harmony.