Japanese

いいあう
Meaning: to say to each other; to exchange (opinions); to argue
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

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

Handwriting

言
い
合
う

Example

They finally reconciled after arguing fiercely.

Usage Notes

Used when multiple people exchange words or opinions, or when they have a verbal dispute.

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