合致

• Reading: がっち
• Romaji: gacchi
• Kanji breakdown: 合 (gou/gas) — match, fit, join; 致 (chi) — bring about, reach, cause
• Pronunciation: /ɡat.tɕi/

Meaning

Agreement; conformity or exact correspondence between two things.

A noun and suru verb indicating that two things match or are in complete agreement. More formal and precise than 一致 (which also means agreement). Often used in legal, investigative, and business contexts to describe whether evidence, opinions, or facts align with each other. Commonly appears as 合致する (to be in agreement) or 合致しない (to not match).

Examples

1. 調査結果が予測と合致していた。 The investigation results were in agreement with the predictions.
2. 彼の意見はチームの方針と合致している。 His opinion is in line with the team's policy.
3. 事実と証言が合致しないため、再調査が必要だ。 Since the facts and testimony do not match, a re-investigation is necessary.

Usage Guide

Context: legal, business, investigations

Tone: analytical

Origin & History

Compound of 合 (match, fit, join) + 致 (bring about, reach, cause). Together they express the idea of things coming together to reach a state of agreement or alignment.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: Adults

Social background: Universal