合う(あう)Conjugation

JLPT N4 · Godan verb (Group 1) · Meaning: to fit / match

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Dictionary form
The base form — casual speech and the stem for many grammar patterns.
合うあう
masu (polite present)
Polite present/future affirmative.
合いますあいます
masen (polite negative)
Polite present negative.
合いませんあいません
mashita (polite past)
Polite past affirmative.
合いましたあいました
masen deshita (polite past neg.)
Polite past negative.
合いませんでしたあいませんでした
te-form
The most versatile form — linking, requests, progressive and more.
合ってあって
ta (plain past)
Plain past affirmative.
合ったあった
nai (plain negative)
Plain present negative.
合わないあわない
nakatta (plain past neg.)
Plain past negative.
合わなかったあわなかった
Potential
Ability or possibility — 'can do'.
合えるあえる
Passive
Passive voice — 'to be done to'.
合われるあわれる
Causative
Causative — 'to make/let someone do'.
合わせるあわせる
Volitional
Volitional — 'let's…' or intention.
合おうあおう
Imperative
Imperative — a strong command; used sparingly.
合えあえ
Prohibitive
Prohibitive — 'don't do it!'.
合うなあうな
Conditional (ba)
Hypothetical 'if' — leans written.
合えばあえば
Conditional (tara)
The most versatile everyday 'if / when'.
合ったらあったら

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