息が合う

• 読み: いきがあう
• ローマ字: iki ga au
• 漢字の分解: 息 (soku/iki) — breath, respiration; 合 (gō/a) — fit, match, join
• 発音: /i.ki.ɡa.a.ɯ/

意味

To be in sync; to be in perfect harmony. When people work or perform together seamlessly as if breathing in unison.

An idiomatic expression using Group 1 (godan) verb 合う (to match). Literally means one's breath matches. Used for teamwork, partnerships, musical ensembles, or any situation where people coordinate effortlessly. Implies a level of mutual understanding that goes beyond practice.

例文

1. あの二人はいつも息が合っている。
2. 長年の経験で息が合うようになった。
3. 息が合ったプレーでチームは優勝した。

使い方ガイド

場面: teamwork, sports, performing arts

トーン: positive

起源と歴史

From the concept of breathing in rhythm together. In traditional Japanese arts like taiko drumming and kabuki, performers must synchronise their breathing to achieve perfect timing.

文化的背景

時代: Modern

世代: All ages

社会的背景: Universal