1.
to combine, to put together
To join things together.
力を合わせる。
To combine efforts.
二つの材料を合わせる。
To combine two ingredients.
みんなで力を合わせて頑張ろう。
Let's all combine our efforts and do our best.
2.
to match, to adjust
To make things correspond or fit together.
時計を合わせる。
To set the clock.
予定を合わせましょう。
Let's coordinate our schedules.
音楽に合わせて踊る。
To dance to the music.
合わせる is an ichidan verb meaning to combine, match, or adjust things together.
TRANSITIVITY:
- Type: 他動詞 (transitive)
- Pair: 合う (intransitive, to match/fit)
COMMON EXPRESSIONS:
- 時計を合わせる: to set a clock/watch
- 力を合わせる: to combine efforts
- 目を合わせる: to make eye contact
- 予定を合わせる: to coordinate schedules
- 手を合わせる: to put hands together (pray)
- 話を合わせる: to get stories straight
COMPOUND VERBS:
- 問い合わせる: to inquire
- 組み合わせる: to combine
- 打ち合わせる: to discuss (meeting)