Memory phrase for the Kanji: 合


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Meaning

fit, meet, join

Pronunciation

GŌ, KATSU
au, awaseru

Explanation

Top: a cover , below: a container

Mnemonic

The cover/lid on the container fits.

Radicals

mouthA small square stands for the mouth, and a big square is an enclosure.
coverOther covers are: , )
fit, meet, joinThe cover and the container fit.
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Vocabulary

 割合に  わりあいに  comparatively
 合う  あう  to fit, to suit, to agree with, to match, to be correct, to be profitable
 都合  つごう  circumstances/condition/convenience
 合唱  がっしょう  chorus, singing in a chorus
 試合  しあい  match/game/bout/contest
 労働組合  ろうどうくみあい  labor union, labour union
 待合室  まちあいしつ  waiting room
 合間  あいま  interval
 組合せ  くみあわせ  combination

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