to do ~ together, mutually

Beginner

15-20 min

common

Expert Reviewed

Explanation

Expresses mutual or reciprocal action.

[Verb ます-stem] + 合う

二人で話し合いました。

Futari de hanashiaimashita.

The two of us discussed together.

友達と助け合っています。

Tomodachi to tasukeatte imasu.

I help each other with my friends.

Shows reciprocal or collaborative action between people.

～てもいいです

may do ~, it's okay to do ~

～てはいけません

must not do ~, not allowed to do ~

～なければなりません

must do ~, have to do ~

～なくてもいいです

don't have to do ~, don't need to do ~

Common: 話し合う, 助け合う, 教え合う.

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Last updated: Jan 2

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