噛み合う

• 読み: かみあう
• ローマ字: kamiau
• 漢字の分解: 噛 (ka) — bite, chew; 合 (gou) — fit together, match mutually
• 発音: /ka.mi.a.ɯ/

意味

To mesh together; for gears or parts to engage properly; for two parties, arguments, or efforts to be in sync or alignment.

A Group 1 (godan) verb commonly used in both literal and figurative senses. Literally, it describes the interlocking of gears or teeth. Figuratively, it describes whether a conversation, debate, or collaborative effort is flowing smoothly and productively. The negative 噛み合わない is especially common when arguments or personalities clash and communication breaks down.

例文

1. 二人の議論が噛み合わず、話し合いは平行線のまま終わった。
2. チームのスキルが噛み合ったとき、最高のパフォーマンスが生まれる。
3. 精密機械の歯車がうまく噛み合うことで、時計は正確に動く。

使い方ガイド

場面: conversation, teamwork, mechanics, debate

トーン: neutral

起源と歴史

Compound of 噛む (to bite, to chew) and 合う (to fit, to match). The image is of teeth or gears biting into each other and locking together perfectly.

文化的背景

時代: Modern

世代: All ages

社会的背景: All classes