What is the meaning and reading of the kanji "合"?

The kanji "合" belongs to JLPT N3 and means "Fit, Join, Combine". Its Onyomi is "ゴウ (gou), ガッ (ga), カッ (ka)" and Kunyomi is "あ.う (au), あ.わす (awasu), あ.わせる (awaseru)".

JLPT N3

合

Fit, Join, Combine

Q: Is there a memory mnemonic for "合"?

Yes! Radical breakdown: "亼 (gather/collection, often seen as 'hat') + 口 (mouth)". Mnemonic Story: "Visualize a little *hat* (亼, the top part that looks like a pointy hat or 'collection') perfectly *fitting* over a wide open *mouth* (口). When the hat and mouth *join* so perfectly, they *combine* into a harmonious union."

Onyomi

ゴウ (gou), ガッ (ga), カッ (ka)

Kunyomi

あ.う (au), あ.わす (awasu), あ.わせる (awaseru)

🧠 Memory Mnemonic

🔍 Radical Breakdown

亼 (gather/collection, often seen as 'hat') + 口 (mouth)

📖 Mnemonic Story

Visualize a little *hat* (亼, the top part that looks like a pointy hat or 'collection') perfectly *fitting* over a wide open *mouth* (口). When the hat and mouth *join* so perfectly, they *combine* into a harmonious union.

💡 Quick Hint: Hat fits mouth

Essential N3 Vocabulary

場合

ばあい

Case, Situation

間に合う

まにあう

To be in time

集合

しゅうごう

Gathering, Assembly

Kanji Practice Quiz

Verify your memory for "合"

その＿＿＿＿＿、どうしますか。

🎉 正解 / Correct!

解説: 場合は「ばあい」と読みます。
English: Case is read as 'baai'.

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