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合わせる

To Join Together

Meaning

To Join Together, To Unify, To Match

Word Type

transitive verb, ichidan verb

Explanation

You know that the alternative kanji meaning for 合 is join, which is what we're using here. The verb form of join is to join together, and it can also mean to unify and to match.

Reading

あわせる

Explanation

The reading comes from 合う, so if you know that reading you'll know this reading as well.

Context

Patterns of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 顔を合わせる

    to meet face to face

    手を合わせる

    to join one's hands together

    力を合わせる

    to join forces

  • 都合に合わせる

    to suit one's convenience, to accommodate someone's schedule

    ニーズに合わせる

    to adapt to the needs of

    人に合わせる

    to adapt oneself to suit others, to have someone meet someone

Context Sentences

彼は相手のペースに合わせるのが上手いよね。

He's good at matching the pace of others, isn't he?

このセーターに合わせる上着がない。

I don't have a jacket that goes with this sweater.

ムリして人に合わせる必要はないよ。

You don't need to force yourself to fit in with others.

Kanji Composition