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合
合 (readings: ごう, がっ, あ; Japanese kanji) means “to fit / to match”. It is a Grade 2 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 2 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 合格 (passing an exam).
What does 合 mean?
| Kanji | 合 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | to fit / to match |
| Readings | ごう, がっ, あ |
| Grade | Grade 2 (Easy) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 合
合 is read ごう or がっ or あ depending on the word.
Example words with 合
| Example | 合格 (passing an exam) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14