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会
Meet, Meeting
あう (au)
JLPT N5
Interesting Fact
Japanese tradition speaks of "en-musubi (縁結び)", the invisible threads that connect people. Visitors to matchmaking shrines pray not only for romance, but also for meaningful friendships and fortunate encounters. After all, a single meeting can sometimes change the course of a life.
Memory Trick
The top is a roof. Under it, two people laying down on the floor. It is called meeting,isn't it?
Readings
Onyomi: カイ (kai), エ (e)
Kunyomi: あう (au)
Example Words
会う
あう (au)
To meet
会社
かいしゃ (kaisha)
Company
会話
かいわ (kaiwa)
Conversation
会議
かいぎ (kaigi)
Meeting
Example Sentence
明日友達に会います。
あした ともだち に あいます。
ashita tomodachi ni aimasu
I will meet my friend tomorrow.