The kanji 合 primarily represents the concept of "joining," "combining," "meeting," or "fitting together." It suggests the bringing together of elements, whether physically, conceptually, or socially. This can involve uniting things, people, or ideas. It often implies a sense of harmony, agreement, or suitability.

・On-yomi (音読み): ゴウ (gō) ・Kun-yomi (訓読み): あ（う） (au), あ（わせる） (awaseru), がっ (gā)

⚫︎ 合格 (ごうかく) Translation: Passing (an exam), acceptance. ⚫︎ 都合が合う (つごうがあう) Translation: To be convenient; to suit one's schedule. ⚫︎ 集合 (しゅうごう) Translation: Gathering; meeting; assembly.

The kanji 合 is a pictograph. It depicts a lid 蓋 ふたclosing over a container 皿 さら, signifying "to close," "to join," or "to combine." This imagery conveys the idea of putting things together to create a unified whole. Over time, the form of the character has evolved, but the core idea of bringing things together remains.