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JLPT N16画 · 6 strokesradical 口grade 2freq #41

fit, suit, join, 0.1

On'yomi (音読み)

  • ゴウ
  • ガッ
  • カッ

Kun'yomi (訓読み)

  • あ.う
  • -あ.う
  • あ.い
  • あい-
  • -あ.い
  • -あい
  • あ.わす
  • あ.わせる
  • -あ.わせる

Mnemonic

Imagine two puzzle pieces (fit) that have mouths (口) joining perfectly, making a harmonious sound as they connect.

About this kanji

The kanji 「合」 primarily means to fit, suit, or join. It is often used as a verb, particularly in the form of 合う (あう), which means "to come together" or "to meet." You will find it in several common compounds such as 会合 (かいごう), meaning "meeting," and 合意 (ごうい), which translates to an "agreement." Another example is 合格 (ごうかく), referring to "passing" an exam. When using this kanji, remember that it conveys a sense of connection or coming together, making it quite versatile in various contexts.

Example sentences

  • 全員が合意に達した。

    Everyone reached an agreement.

Meanings across languages

English
fit, suit, join, 0.1
Tiếng Việt
phù hợp, kết hợp, giao hợp
日本語
合う, 適合, 参加
한국어
맞다, 일치하다, 결합하다
中文
合适, 结合, 联合
id
cocok, sesuai, bergabung, 0.1
th
พอดี, เหมาะสม, เข้าร่วม, 0.1
es
adaptar, ajustar, unir, 0.1
fr
adapter, convient, joindre, 0.1
de
passen, entsprechen, vereinen, 0.1
pt
caber, ajustar, unir, 0.1

Common compounds

  • 会合かいごうmeeting, assembly, gathering
  • 合うあうto come together, to merge, to unite
  • 合意ごうい(coming to an) agreement, consent, mutual understanding
  • 合格ごうかくpassing (an exam), pass, success
  • 合計ごうけいsum total, total amount
  • 合憲ごうけんconstitutionality
  • 合宿がっしゅくlodging together, training camp, boarding house
  • 合戦かっせんbattle, fight, fighting

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