合 — Fit, Join
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Visual Radical Families for 合 (Fit, Join)
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Common Japanese Words with 合 (Fit, Join)
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When things fit (合) each other, they match.

When you play a game/match you try (試) to see who fits (合) the title of winner.

If you precisely fit (合) the interval (間) of time when something was supposed to happen, you manage to be on/in time.

Your body's health/condition is about how well your body's tools (具) fit (合) each other (how well can they work together).

If two people come together (fit) (合) to share a plan (diagram) (図), they now have an aligned intention (signal/sign) they can rely on.

When you attach (付) yourself to others and try to fit (合) their vibe, you're socializing...
To join together two things, you must make them fit (合).

When you talk (話) to see if your ideas fit (合) the other person ideas, you discuss things.
Frequently Asked Questions About 合 (Fit, Join)
What is the best kanji mnemonic for 合 (Fit, Join)?
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The Shibashi Japanese kanji mnemonic for 合 ("Fit, Join", read as ごう) is: The apple-addict (あ) goat (ごう ) has the guts(u) (がっ) to fit the roof of this house in such icy (あい) weather. True G.O.A.T... Using visual kanji mnemonics that combine the character's radicals, meaning, and reading into a single illustrated scene makes 合 effortless to recall.
What does the kanji 合 mean and how is it read in Japanese?
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The Japanese kanji 合 means "Fit, Join". Its primary reading is ごう (On'yomi: ごう, がっ; Kun'yomi: あ, あい). Our Japanese kanji mnemonics tie the reading directly into the visual story so you remember both the meaning and pronunciation together.
What are common Japanese words and compounds with 合?
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Essential Japanese vocabulary words containing 合 include: 合う (あう - to match), 試合 (しあい - Game), 間に合う (まにあう - to be in time for), 具合 (ぐあい - Health).
How do Japanese kanji mnemonics help you remember 合 (Fit, Join) faster?
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Traditional rote stroke repetition fades quickly. Shibashi's Japanese kanji mnemonics turn 合 (Fit, Join) and its shared visual radical family into memorable characters and objects, paired with smart Spaced Repetition (SRS) and native audio so the memory sticks permanently.