合す
N1あわす
合わす
[awasu]
Meanings
1.GodanTransitive
to match (rhythm, speed, etc.)
2.GodanTransitive
to join together; to unite; to combine; to add up
3.GodanTransitive
to face; to be opposite (someone)
4.GodanTransitive
to compare; to check with
5.GodanTransitive
to cause to meet (e.g. an unpleasant fate)
6.GodanTransitive
to place together; to connect; to overlap
7.GodanTransitive
to mix; to combine
8.GodanTransitive
to put blade to blade; to fight
Other Readings
「合す」 has another reading with different meanings.
Related Words
Examples
指揮者のリズムに合すように演奏を調整した。
The performance was adjusted to match the conductor's rhythm.
両手を合すと静かに目を閉じて祈り始めた。
Pressing both hands together, I quietly closed my eyes and began to pray.
相手の歩調に合すのは意外と難しいものだ。
Matching someone else's pace is surprisingly difficult.