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性に合う (しょうにあう) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
Meanings 1
expression, godan verb (-u)
suit one's nature ; be congenial ; agree with one
Used when a job, activity, or environment feels naturally suited to one's personality or disposition. Often used in the negative form 性に合わない to express that something doesn't suit one.
しょう
に
合あ
わ
ない
らしい
。
It seems that detailed work doesn't agree with him.
Similar words 気き に 入い る 気に入る means to like something or find it pleasing, while 性に合う refers to a deeper compatibility with one's innate character or disposition.
向む いている 向いている means to be suited for something based on ability or aptitude, whereas 性に合う emphasizes a natural, temperamental fit.
Etymology The expression combines 性 (しょう, 'one's nature') with 合う (あう, 'to match, fit'), literally meaning 'to match one's nature'.
