合わせる

あわせる

To combine, to match, to put together

N3verb·awaseru

How to remember it

合 means to join or fit; 合わせる brings two things together to match.

Example sentences

  • 荷物を一つに合わせた。

    にもつをひとつにあわせた。

    I combined the luggage into one.

  • 写真を本物と合わせて確認した。

    しゃしんをほんものとあわせてかくにんした。

    I checked the photo against the real thing.

Usage

Transitive; also means to fit or set, as in 時間を合わせる (set the time).

Related words

組み合わせる合う集める照合する

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