添う

そう
Alternative writings: 副う
JLPT:N1
Frequency:
1

To meet or satisfy (expectations, wishes); to live up to something.

U-VerbIntransitive Verb

Examples

お客様の希望に添うように、プランを調整します。

We will adjust the plan to meet the customer's wishes.

期待に添えず申し訳ありませんでした。

I'm sorry I couldn't live up to your expectations.

この商品は部屋の雰囲気に添うデザインだ。

This product's design suits the atmosphere of the room.

2

To accompany someone; to go with or stay by someone's side.

U-VerbIntransitive Verb

Examples

彼女は病院まで母親に添って行った。

She accompanied her mother to the hospital.

犬が主人に添って歩いている。

The dog is walking alongside its owner.

3

To associate or mix with someone; to be involved with.

U-VerbIntransitive Verb

Examples

彼は悪い仲間に添ってしまい、問題を起こした。

He associated with bad company and caused trouble.

そのグループに添うのは難しいと感じた。

I felt it was difficult to fit in with that group.

4

To marry; to take someone as a spouse (to live together as partners).

U-VerbIntransitive Verb

Examples

彼女は彼に添って一生を共にすると決めた。

She decided to spend her life with him as his partner.

二人は若い頃から添い続けている。

The two have been together since their youth.

5

To be added or attached; to be included in addition to something else.

U-VerbIntransitive Verb

Examples

書類に添う形で補足資料を提出した。

I submitted supplementary materials attached to the document.

説明書に添う写真が役に立った。

The photos attached to the manual were helpful.

Word Relationships

Synonyms
Masu-Form添います
Nai-Form添わない
Ta-Form添った
Te-Form添って
Ba-Form添えば
Volitional Form添おう
Imperative Form添え
Potential Form添える
Passive Form添われる
Causative Form添わせる
Causative Passive Form添わせられる