Kanji · N4 · 6 strokes
合 / fit
Kanji for fit, suit, or join.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
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| On (音) | ゴウ、ガッ、カッ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | あ.う、-あ.う、あ.い、あい-、-あ.い、-あい | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
合 carries the meaning fit, suit, or join.
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How to write 合
Trace 合 on the canvas at the top of the page. The animation below plays the stroke order — watch how each numbered stroke is drawn, then trace along yourself.
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Common compounds with 合
合格するごうかくする
埋め合わせるうめあわせるto make up for / to compensate for / to offset
殴り合いなぐりあいfist fight
合唱団がっしょうだんchorus group / choir
合繊ごうせんsynthetic fiber / synthetic fibre
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Printable practice sheet
Print this worksheet to practice writing 合 by hand — the top row shows the stroke order to trace, then fill the blank squares.
合 — Kanji Practice
6 strokes · studyhiragana.com/kanji/合
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