synonym Comparative
合う
VS
ご破算
Differences Between "合う" and "ご破算"
Option A
合う
Meaning
to fit, to match, to suit, to come together, to meet
Reading
あう (au)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
この靴は私の足にぴったり合う。
These shoes fit my feet perfectly.
Option B
ご破算
Meaning
written off; come to nothing; back to square one; start over
Reading
ごはさん (gohasan)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
交渉は結局ご破算になった。
The negotiations ultimately came to nothing.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(to fit, to match, to suit, to come together, to meet)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 合う: Indicates two or more things coming together, fitting well, or being correct/consistent. Often used for clothes fitting, opinions matching, or meeting someone (encounter).
- ご破算: Often used when a plan, negotiation, or calculation is cancelled or has to start over from scratch due to some issue. Can be formal or informal.
- 合う: Indicates two or more things coming together, fitting well, or being correct/consistent. Often used for clothes fitting, opinions matching, or meeting someone (encounter).
- ご破算: Often used when a plan, negotiation, or calculation is cancelled or has to start over from scratch due to some issue. Can be formal or informal.
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