Japanese symbol for “unite”
合う
あう
Romaji: au
to come together; to merge; to unite; to meet
In Japanese, unite is 合う, read あう (au).
Before using these characters for a tattoo, check them with a native speaker. Dictionary words often have several meanings, and the right choice depends on context.
Meanings
- v5u, vi to come together; to merge; to unite; to meet
- v5u, vi to fit; to match; to suit; to agree with; to be correct
- v5u, vi to be profitable; to be equitable
- aux-v, v5u to do ... to each other; to do ... together
Written forms: 合う. Readings: あう、おう.
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “unite”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 結ぶ | むすぶ musubu | to unite (with); to ally; to join hands |
| 組む | くむ kumu | to unite; to join; to link up |
| 合わせる | あわせる awaseru | to join together; to unite; to combine |
| 合わさる | あわさる awasaru | to join; to be put together; to combine |
| 合わす | あわす awasu | to join together; to unite; to combine |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 場合 | ばあい baai | case; occasion; situation |
| 試合 | しあい shiai | match; game; bout |
| 総合 | そうごう sougou | synthesis; combination; integration |
| 連合 | れんごう rengou | union; combination; alliance |
| 合計 | ごうけい goukei | sum total; total amount |
See also: Chinese symbol for “unite”.
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