合 — fit; join
合 means “fit; join”. It is a JLPT N4 kanji written with 6 strokes. On'yomi: ゴウ (gou), ガッ (ga). Kun'yomi: あ(う) (au). You'll see it in words such as 合う (au, “to fit; to suit”).
合
- Meaning
- fit; join
- On'yomi
- ゴウ (gou), ガッ (ga)
- Kun'yomi
- あ(う) (au)
- Strokes
- 6
- Level
- JLPT N4 · set How things are
How to remember 合
A lid (人 and 一) that fits its box (口) exactly.
Parts: 人 person; roof · 一 one; floor · 口 mouth; box
Words with 合
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 合う | あう au kun | to fit; to suit |
| 合わせる | あわせる awaseru kun | to match |
| 合わす | あわす awasu kun | to match |
| めぐり合う | めぐりあう meguriau kun | to meet fortuitously; to meet by chance |
Example sentences
- サイズが合いません。
The size doesn't fit. - ピントだけ合わせてください。
Please just focus it.