What does 合う mean?
合う is a Japanese verb meaning “to fit, to match” in English. It can also be translated as “to fit, to be profitable, to do ... to each other” depending on context. It is written as 合う in kanji, あう in hiragana, and au in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N4 vocabulary.
Example sentences
このチョッキは前が合わない。
This waistcoat won't meet at the front.
この白いコートはあなたによく合うでしょう。
This white coat will look very nice on you.
２人の女性はお互い微笑みあった。
The two ladies smiled at each other.