🇯🇵 How to say

“to meet” in Japanese

会うあう
Illustration of "to meet" in a Japanese cultural setting
Two friends spot each other across a busy train station platform, waving enthusiastically before rushing to meet.

Usage note

Use 会う when meeting people in person—it implies a planned or chance encounter, not just seeing something visually.

Examples

  • 友達に会います

    I meet my friend

  • 明日、先生に会う

    I will see the teacher tomorrow

  • 駅で彼に会った

    I met him at the station

Quick check

What does "会う" mean?

  • A. to meet
  • B. to give
  • C. to start
  • D. to cook

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