合わす
あわす
Also written 合す
Meanings
- Godan verb, Transitive to match (rhythm, speed, etc.) See also: 合わせる (あわせる).
- to join together; to unite; to combine; to add up
- to face; to be opposite (someone) See also: 顔を合わせる (かおをあわせる).
- to compare; to check with
- to cause to meet (e.g. an unpleasant fate) See also: 会う (あう).
- to place together; to connect; to overlap
- to mix; to combine
- to put blade to blade; to fight
Kanji
- 合 fit. Read as あわす.
Example sentences
- 握手をする時には、視線を合わすべきだ。
Our eyes should meet when we shake hands. - みんなに合わしとけ。
Go along with the crowd. - お金を全部合わしても足りないだろう。
All the money put together still won't be enough. - おまえさんのおかげで私達はひどい目にあわされた。
That is a fine fix you have got us into. - 私は収支を合わすのに苦労しました。
I had a hard time making both ends meet.