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Japanese

かれ

ひかれあう
Meaning: to be mutually attracted; to be drawn to each other
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

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

Example

性格の違う二人は旅を通じて惹かれ合った。
The two people with different personalities were drawn to each other through travel.

Usage Notes

This reciprocal verb describes two people or things attracting one another. It often refers to romantic or emotional attraction, but can also be used more broadly.

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