N3841/1669
合わせる
Ichidan verbverb (generic)transitive verb
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あわせる
Meanings
- to match (rhythm, speed, etc.)
- to join together, to unite, to combine, to add up
- to face, to be opposite (someone)
- to compare, to check with
- to cause to meet (e.g. an unpleasant fate)
- to place together, to connect, to overlap
- to mix, to combine
- to put blade to blade, to fight
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Example sentences
音楽に合わせて踊るのが好きです。
I like dancing to the rhythm of music.
二つの意見を合わせて一つの結論を出した。
We combined two opinions and came up with one conclusion.
時計を正確な時間に合わせてください。
Please set the clock to the exact time.
彼のペースに合わせるのは難しい。
It is difficult to match his pace.
二人は手を合わせて祈った。
The two of them put their hands together and prayed.
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