Japanese Conversation · Level 112
60 words
Japanese word
組み合わせ
Pronunciation
Romajikumiawase
Meaning
- nouncombination
Example
この料理の組み合わせは最高です。ko no ryō ri no ku mi a wa se wa sai kō de su
This combination of dishes is excellent.
More examples
この二つの料理は意外な組み合わせですが、よく合います。ko no futa tsu no ryō ri wa i gai na ku mi a wa se de su ga yo ku a i ma su
These two dishes are an unusual combination, but they go well together.
Core concept
Describes separate elements selected or joined so that their relationship forms a single set or match.
Common phrases
料理の組み合わせryō ri no ku mi a wa se
combination of dishes
組み合わせを選ぶku mi a wa se o era bu
choose a combination
組み合わせがいいku mi a wa se ga i i
be a good combination
Similar words
取り合わせtoriawase: A selected pairing of things viewed as suitable or pleasing together.
Definition in Japanese
複数の物事を一緒にすること。また、その取り合わせ。fuku sū no mono goto o is sho ni su ru ko to ma ta so no to ri a wa se
Word origin
組み合わせ (kumiawase) is the noun form of 組み合わせる (kumiawaseru), which combines 組む (kumu, "to join") and 合わせる (awaseru, "to put together").
Usage tips
- In everyday Japanese, 組み合わせ (kumiawase) is natural for judging how foods, colors, clothes, or words work together.
Other meanings
- pairingnoun
- assortmentnoun
Related words
- 組み合わせ方kumiawasekataway of combiningnoun