会う
あう
JLPT N5 · vocab_verbMeaning
to meet, to see (a person)
Examples
友達に会いました。
I met my friend.
📖 How to Use
「会う」is a verb meaning "to meet, to see (a person)." Practice conjugating it: polite form (〜ます), negative (〜ません), and te-form (〜て).
⚠️ Teacher's Note — Common Mistakes
A common mistake with 「会う」is mixing up plain form and polite form. On JLPT, both appear — know both.
🎯 JLPT N5 — How It's Tested
もんだい2 & もんだい3
Verbs like 「会う」appear in grammar questions where you need to choose the correct conjugated form.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What does 「会う」mean in Japanese?+
「会う」means "to meet, to see (a person)". It is a JLPT N5 vocabulary word in the "vocab_verb" category.
How do you read 「会う」?+
「会う」is read as「あう」.
Is 「会う」on the JLPT N5?+
Yes, 「会う」is an official JLPT N5 word. Mastering all N5 vocabulary (~800 words) is essential for passing.
Can you give an example sentence using 「会う」?+
友達に会いました。 — I met my friend.
Practice 「会う」 with spaced repetition