Meaning of であう in Japanese

  1. Words

Definition of であう

  1. (v5u, vi) to meet (by chance); to come across; to run across; to encounter; to happen upon

    きのう旧友の一人に出会った。
    I saw an old friend of mine yesterday.

  2. to meet (e.g. of rivers, highways, etc.)
  3. to emerge and engage (an enemy)
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