Meaning of 合わす in Japanese
Japanese word definition and usage
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合わす, 合すJLPT 1
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Kana Readingあわす
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Romajiawasu
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Word Senses
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- Parts of speech
- Godan verb with `su` ending, transitive verb
- Meaning
- to match (rhythm, speed, etc.)
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- Parts of speech
- Meaning
- to join together; to unite; to combine; to add up
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- Parts of speech
- Meaning
- to face; to be opposite (someone)
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- Parts of speech
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- to compare; to check with
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- Parts of speech
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- to cause to meet (e.g. an unpleasant fate)
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- Parts of speech
- Meaning
- to place together; to connect; to overlap
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- Parts of speech
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- to mix; to combine
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- Parts of speech
- Meaning
- to put blade to blade; to fight
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Example Sentences
合わす, 合す, あわす used in context
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He stuck the broken pieces together.
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He gave me a hard time.
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I had a hard time making both ends meet.
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Our eyes should meet when we shake hands.
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Go along with the crowd.
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All the money put together still won't be enough.
Verb Conjugations
Common conjugated forms
Non-Past
Past
Te
Passive
Related Kanji
Kanji found in this word
fit, suit, join, 0.1
On: ゴウ, ガッ, カッ
Kun: あ.う, -あ.う, あ.い, あい-, -あ.い, -あい, あ.わす, あ.わせる, -あ.わせる
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