JLPT N3 · Japanese kanji
合 — fit
- Reading
- ゴウ・ガッ・カッ・あ.う・\~あ.う・あ.い・あい\~・\~あ.い・\~あい・あ.わす・あ.わせる・\~あ.わせる
- Meaning
- fit; suit; join; 0.1
- JLPT level
- N3
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
合 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N3 level. Its primary reading is ゴウ・ガッ・カッ・あ.う・\~あ.う・あ.い・あい\~・\~あ.い・\~あい・あ.わす・あ.わせる・\~あ.わせる and it means fit; suit; join; 0.1. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
合 appears in everyday japanese words such as 化合 (chemical combination), 合併 (combination) and 合唱 (chorus).
Japanese words containing 合
Frequently asked questions
What does 合 mean in Japanese?
合 means fit; suit; join; 0.1 in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N3 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 合 read?
合 is read ゴウ・ガッ・カッ・あ.う・\~あ.う・あ.い・あい\~・\~あ.い・\~あい・あ.わす・あ.わせる・\~あ.わせる. Reading it inside real words — 化合 and 合併 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 合 — is it JLPT N3?
Yes. 合 is on the official JLPT N3 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 合 in a word?
A common word containing 合 is 化合 (かごう) — "chemical combination". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 合 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 合 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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