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合

fit, combine

JLPT N3 Grade 2 6 strokes
Kun'yomi
あ
On'yomi
ゴウ・ガッ
Radical
口 · mouth (mouth, opening)

合 means "fit, combine". It is a JLPT N3 kanji written in 6 strokes. It is read あ in native Japanese words (kun'yomi) and ゴウ・ガッ in compounds (on'yomi). Japanese schoolchildren learn it in grade 2.

Example word

合あう

to match

合 in example sentences

  • 間まに合あう？

    Maniau?

    Will you make it in time?

  • 具合ぐあいはどう？

    Guai wa dou?

    How do you feel?

  • 具合ぐあい悪わるいの？

    Guai warui no?

    Are you feeling under the weather?

Example sentences from the Tatoeba Project, licensed CC-BY 2.0 FR.

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Common questions

What does the kanji 合 mean?
合 means "fit, combine". It is a JLPT N3 kanji.
How many strokes does 合 have?
合 is written in 6 strokes.
How is 合 read?
It is read あ in native Japanese words (kun'yomi) and ゴウ・ガッ in compounds (on'yomi).
What JLPT level is 合?
合 is a JLPT N3 kanji.
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