Japanese

おりあう
Meaning: to compromise; to reach an agreement
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Affirmative Negative
Present 折合う 折合わない
Polite 折合います 折合いません
Past 折合った 折合わなかった
Polite + Past 折合いました 折合いませんでした
Te-form 折合って 折合わなくて
Potential 折合える 折合えない
Passive 折合われる 折合われない
Causative 折合わせる 折合わせない
Causative + Passive 折合わされる 折合わされない
Imperative 折合え 折合うな

Handwriting

折
合
う

Example

The opinions of both sides finally reached a compromise.

Usage Notes

Used when opposing parties make mutual concessions to settle a dispute or negotiation.

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