合: the kanji for fit; match; join
合 is a JLPT N3 kanji that means fit; match; join. Below are its readings, 4 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
合 is written in 6 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
合 has 6 readings in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 4 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
ゴウ (gou)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 都合つごう · tsugō | convenience; circumstances |
| 合計ごうけい · gōkei | total |
あう (au)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 合うあう · au | to fit; to match … |
あわせる (awaseru)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 合わせるあわせる · awaseru | to put together; to combine |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 明日の都合はいかがですか。Ashita no tsugō wa ikaga desu ka.How does tomorrow work for you?
- 合計金額を教えてください。Gōkei kingaku o oshiete kudasai.Please tell me the total amount.
- このサイズは私に合っています。Kono saizu wa watashi ni atte imasu.This size fits me.
- みんなの意見を合わせて決めました。Minna no iken o awasete kimemashita.We decided by putting everyone's opinions together.
- 時間を合わせて集まりましょう。Jikan o awasete atsumarimashō.Let's coordinate our schedules and get together.
Questions about 合
How many strokes does 合 have?
合 is written in 6 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 合?
The on readings are gou (ゴウ), gatsu (ガッ), katsu (カッ). The kun readings are au (あう), awasu (あわす), awaseru (あわせる).
What JLPT level is 合?
N3. The JLPT does not publish official kanji lists, so this level is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used through 2009.
About the JLPT level
The JLPT does not publish official lists of kanji for each level. The level on this page is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used for the test through 2009. The JLPT states that the current N3 falls between the former Levels 2 and 3.
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Sources
- Jōyō Kanji Table (常用漢字表), Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan, 2010: readings and special readings of 合
- JLPT Frequently Asked Questions, The Japan Foundation and Japan Educational Exchanges and Services: how current levels match the former levels
- Stroke order diagrams are based on KanjiVG by Ulrich Apel, used under CC BY-SA 3.0. The diagrams on this page are shared under the same license.