au
Common N5 verb

Translations

1. to meet
2. to encounter

Notes

The verb '会う' is commonly used in both casual and formal contexts to describe meeting someone in person. It can also imply an unexpected encounter depending on the context.

Examples

明日、友達ともだち予定よていです。

Ashita, tomodachi ni au yotei desu.

I plan to meet my friend tomorrow.

えきかれいました。

Eki de kare ni aimashita.

I met him at the station.

あたらしい人々ひとびとうのがきです。

Atarashii hitobito to au no ga suki desu.

I like meeting new people.