Quick answer
合 is the kanji for "Fit". A common reading is あ.う (au). You can also practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Fit
Also : to fit · to suit · to join · to match
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Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Stroke Order
6 strokes
Radicals
Memory Aid
The kanji 合 represents 'FIT'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of fit.
On-reading: ごう — remember this sound by associating it with fit. Kun-reading: あ.う.
Example Sentences
全員が集合しました。
ぜんいんがしゅうごうしました。
Everyone gathered.
試合結果は引き分けでした。
しあいけっかはひきわけでした。
The match result was a draw.
Vocabulary using 合
Grammar to study at this level
- [Verb dictionary/nai form] + ように～ように (you ni) - So that
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことにする～ことにする (koto ni suru) - Decide to
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことになる～ことになる (koto ni naru) - It has been decided that
- [Noun/Verb te-form] + ばかり～ばかり (bakari) - Only / Nothing but
- [Verb/Adjective plain form] + はずだ～はずだ (hazu da) - Should be / It is expected
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
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