〜合う
do mutually
Use this pattern to shape a complete, natural Japanese thought.
Remember it
Connect the meaning to its sound: say “〜合う” aloud once.
Understand
Build the pattern
Sentence formula
How it works
「〜合う」 means "do mutually". Structure: Verb stem + 合う. This is a JLPT N3 pattern — the examples below slot different everyday and workplace words into the same structure so you can see how it behaves. Learn the structure, then swap in your own words.
When to use it
Read the example aloud, then replace one detail with something from your own life.
Tone: Neutral
A general pattern; let the sentence ending and situation set the politeness level.
Use
Hear it in real life
Everyday life
Example 1利用について話し合いましょう。
りよう について はなしあいましょう。
riyou nitsuite hanashiaimashou.
Let's discuss the use together.
Everyday life
Example 2指導について話し合いましょう。
しどう について はなしあいましょう。
shidou nitsuite hanashiaimashou.
Let's discuss the guidance together.
Everyday life
Example 3記録について話し合いましょう。
きろく について はなしあいましょう。
kiroku nitsuite hanashiaimashou.
Let's discuss the record together.
Everyday life
Example 4配送について話し合いましょう。
はいそう について はなしあいましょう。
haisou nitsuite hanashiaimashou.
Let's discuss the shipping together.
Everyday life
Example 5通訳について話し合いましょう。
つうやく について はなしあいましょう。
tsuuyaku nitsuite hanashiaimashou.
Let's discuss the interpretation together.
Make it yours
Choose one example. Replace one person, place, object, or time with a detail from your life, then say the new sentence aloud.
Recall
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Recall practice
Can you say it?
1 of 5
Read the situation, look away from the answer, and say the Japanese aloud.
Your situation
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