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合わせる

あわせる

to adjust, to match

Mnemonic

The same as 合う, except that this time somebody is doing the fitting. A washer あわせ shimmed in until the two halves meet, and watches set to the same minute before anyone leaves: あわせる.

Worth knowing

合う あう is things matching by themselves. 合わせる is you making them match.

Built from

fit together, join
𠆢 roof + 口 mouth

Words sharing these kanji

situation, case to fit to socialize with, to see someone to suit, to match well acquaintance to be in time, to answer the purpose, to be good enough

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