あ
合
 
わ
 
せ
 
る

Ichidan 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
あ
合
 
わ
 
せ
 
る
合わせる あわせる ✔
あわ
併
 
せ
 
る
併せる あわせる ✔
あわ
合
 
せ
 
る
合せる あわせる

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)