似合い

にあい

well-matched (esp. of a couple); becoming; suitable

AdjectiveJLPT N3

What does 似合い mean?

似合い is a Japanese adjective meaning well-matched (esp. of a couple); becoming; suitable in English. It is written as 似合い in kanji, にあい in hiragana, and niai in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N3 vocabulary.

Example sentence

ピーターとエバは似合いのカップルだ。

Peter and Eve make a handsome couple.