Japanese word

合わす

Pronunciation

Romajiawasu

Meaning

  • verbmatch

Example

相手の速さに合わします。ai te no haya sa ni a wa shi ma su

I match the other person's speed.

Illustration for 合わす (match)

More examples

本番では、全員で息を合わします。hon ban de wa zen in de iki o a wa shi ma su

During the actual performance, we will synchronize our breathing.

Core concept

Describes adjusting something so that it corresponds with or moves in line with something else.

Common phrases

  • 息を合わすiki o a wa su

    breathe in unison

  • 足並みを合わすashi na mi o a wa su

    coordinate our steps

  • 歩調を合わすho chō o a wa su

    match our pace

Similar words

合わせるawaseru: To make one thing match or move in line with another in the standard form used in formal writing.
揃えるsoroeru: To make several things uniform, complete, or arranged in the same way.
調整するchōseisuru: To change a setting or condition so that it fits a desired level or situation.

Definition in Japanese

相手や基準に合わせて、速さや程度などを同じにすること。ai te ya ki jun ni a wa se te haya sa ya tei do na do o ona ji ni su ru ko to

Word origin

合わす (awasu) combines 合う (au, "fit") with the older causative ending す (su, "make"), so it means making something fit or agree.

Usage tips

  • In everyday speech, 合わす (awasu) can replace 合わせる (awaseru), but formal documents generally use 合わせる.

Other meanings

  • adjust to ___verb
  • keep pace with ___verb

Opposites

Related words

  • 合わせawasecoordinationnoun

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