Word Meaning 合わす

あわす awasu

合わす is read as あわす (awasu) and means to cause to meet (e.g. an unpleasant fate).

Meaning

English

to cause to meet (e.g. an unpleasant fate)
to match (rhythm, speed, etc.)
to compare
to check with
to face
to be opposite (someone)
to mix
to combine

Reading

Kana

あわす

Romaji

awasu

Writing Variants

合すあわす awasu

Stroke Sequence

3 Characters • 10 Total Strokes

Study Signals and Categories

JLPT N3 Jōyō Grade 2 Kanken 9級 Rank 6925 Priority B

Related Vocabulary

Max. 12

合う

あう

to be profitable

合わせる

あわせる

to cause to meet (e.g. an unpleasant fate)

合力

ごうりき

resultant force

合点

がてん

consent

合同

ごうどう

congruence

合意

ごうい

(coming to an) agreement

合計

ごうけい

sum total

合理化

ごうりか

rationalization

合間

あいま

interval

合格

ごうかく

meeting (specifications, standards, etc.)

合理

ごうり

rationality

合法

ごうほう

legal

Example Sentences

列車の代わりに飛行機に乗ることによって失った時間を埋め合わすことができる。

You can make up for lost time by taking an airplane instead of a train.