Japanese word

添う

Pronunciation

Romajisou

Meaning

  • verbmeet

Example

ご期待に添います。go ki tai ni so i ma su

I will meet your expectations.

Illustration for 添う (meet)

More examples

皆様の意向に添って、計画を見直します。mina sama no i kō ni so tte kei kaku o mi nao shi ma su

We will review the plan in line with everyone's wishes.

Core concept

It means being alongside something in a way that supports or matches it, including accompanying someone and fulfilling a request or expectation.

Common phrases

  • ご期待に添うgo ki tai ni so u

    meet expectations

  • 意に添うi ni so u

    be in line with wishes

  • 要望に添うyō bō ni so u

    meet requests

Similar words

応えるkotaeru: To meet a person's wishes, needs, or expectations through an appropriate response.
沿うsou: To follow an established line, policy, plan, or intention.
適うkanau: To be suitable for a standard, condition, or purpose.

Definition in Japanese

人や物に付き従ったり、望みや条件に適合したりすること。hito ya mono ni tsu ki shitaga tta ri nozo mi ya jō ken ni teki gō shi ta ri su ru ko to

Word origin

添う (sō) is a native Japanese verb whose basic sense is being alongside something; from this relation, it also came to express conformity with a wish, need, or condition.

Usage tips

  • The distinction between 添う (sō) and 沿う (sō) helps clarify formal expressions: 添う relates to a person's wishes or needs, while 沿う relates to an established standard or path.

Other meanings

  • accompanyverb
  • conform toverb

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