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[ごう()]
gou
noun, counter

English Meaning(s) for 合

noun
  1. gō; traditional unit of volume, approx. 0.1804 litres
  2. gō; traditional unit of area, approx 0.33 metres square
  3. one-tenth of the way from the base to the summit of a mountain
  4. conjunction
  5. sum; total
  6. synthesis (in dialectics)
  7. minor premise (in hetuvidya)
counter
  1. counter for covered containers
  2. counter for matches, battles, etc.

Definition and Synonyms for 合

Alignment apparent meeting or passing of two or more celestial bodies in the same degree of the zodiac
Synonyms: , 合い
Conjuncture a critical combination of events or circumstances
Synonyms: , 合い

Meanings for each kanji in 合

» fit; suit; join; 0.1

Categories 合 is a member of

Meeting a casual or unexpected convergence
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Occasion an event that occurs at a critical time
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Stroke Order Diagrams for 合

Sample Sentences for 合

We need a nut that will fit that bolt.
Cook 2 Japanese cups of rice.
Of course "Hayabusa" is not actually closing in on the Sun, it is just positioned as in the figure so that, seen from the Earth, it is on the opposite side of the Sun; this is called 'conjunction'.
Cook about 12 ounces of rice.
The lilies have been beaten down by the rain.

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