Translation of Japanese word "会う" to English
会う
あう
[au]
IPA: /aɯ/
Meaning
VerbTo make contact (with someone) while in proximity. To come face to face with by accident; to encounter.
How to use
会う (au) — 'to meet (someone)'. Group 1 verb. あいます (polite), あった (past). 友達に会う — meet a friend. 初めまして — Nice to meet you (first meeting).
🇬🇧 English
to meet
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 会う
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): あう
Romaji Transcription: au
Example Sentences
彼は友達と会う。
かれ は ともだち と あう。
He meets his friends.
彼女は毎週彼と会う。
かのじょ は まいしゅう かれ と あう。
She meets him every week.
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Common phrases
- 友達に会う— to meet a friend
- また会いましょう— Let's meet again
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Frequency rank: #55 in Japanese
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Japanese word "会う" mean?▼
The Japanese word "会う" means "to meet" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "会う"?▼
The word "会う" is read as "あう" (au). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "Refers to the act of meeting someone.".
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