会う

あう

To meet, to see someone

N5verb·au

How to remember it

Sounds like “Ah, you!” — what you exclaim when you bump into a friend.

Example sentences

  • 明日、友達に会います。

    あした、ともだちにあいます。

    I'll meet my friend tomorrow.

  • 久しぶりに会えて嬉しい。

    ひさしぶりにあえてうれしい。

    I'm glad to see you after so long.

Usage

Intransitive u-verb; use particle に for the person you meet.

Related words

待ち合わせ別れる友達会話

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