Godan verb, transitive verb

  1. to match (rhythm, speed, etc.).
  2. to join together, to unite, to combine, to add up.
  3. to face, to be opposite (someone).
  4. to compare, to check with.
  5. to cause to meet (e.g. an unpleasant fate).
  6. to place together, to connect, to overlap.
  7. to mix, to combine.
  8. to put blade to blade, to fight.

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
 
 
合わす あわす
 
合す あわす

Contained Kanji Breakdown

fit, suit, join
あ.う あい- ゴウ (2nd, N3)
to assemble. to gather together
シュウ あつまる
person
ひと ニン ジン (1st, N5)
one, one radical (no.1)
イチ いっ ひと- (1st, N5)
mouth
くち コウ ク (1st, N4)