A1 Idiom Neutral

話を合わせる

hanashi o awaseru

Go along with the conversation

Practícalo

Significado

To align one's statements with what others are saying, often to maintain harmony.

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Contexto cultural

It is a key part of 'Tatemae' (public facade). It is considered a social skill rather than a lie. Often viewed with suspicion. Being 'authentic' is valued more than 'harmony'. Similar to Japan, maintaining the 'nunchi' (social awareness) is key. Matching the conversation is expected. Harmony is important, but 'echoing' others can be seen as lacking character.

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Context is Key

Always consider if you are matching for harmony or for deception.

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The 'Harmony' Factor

In Japan, this is often seen as a sign of maturity and social intelligence.

Significado

To align one's statements with what others are saying, often to maintain harmony.

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Context is Key

Always consider if you are matching for harmony or for deception.

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The 'Harmony' Factor

In Japan, this is often seen as a sign of maturity and social intelligence.

Ponte a prueba

Fill in the blank with the correct form of the phrase.

会議で部長の意見に＿＿＿＿＿＿。

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: 話を合わせました

The transitive verb '合わせる' is used with the particle 'に' for the person you are matching.

Which situation is best for using '話を合わせる'?

Choose the best scenario.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: Agreeing with a friend to keep the peace.

The phrase is used for social alignment and harmony, not for factual reporting or expressing unique opinions.

Complete the dialogue.

A: 'I think we should go to the park.' B: '＿＿＿＿＿＿。'

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: 話を合わせるね

This shows agreement and alignment with the speaker's suggestion.

🎉 Puntuación: /3

Ayudas visuales

Banco de ejercicios

3 ejercicios
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the phrase. Fill Blank A2

会議で部長の意見に＿＿＿＿＿＿。

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: 話を合わせました

The transitive verb '合わせる' is used with the particle 'に' for the person you are matching.

Which situation is best for using '話を合わせる'? Choose A1

Choose the best scenario.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: Agreeing with a friend to keep the peace.

The phrase is used for social alignment and harmony, not for factual reporting or expressing unique opinions.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion B1

A: 'I think we should go to the park.' B: '＿＿＿＿＿＿。'

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: 話を合わせるね

This shows agreement and alignment with the speaker's suggestion.

🎉 Puntuación: /3

Preguntas frecuentes

2 preguntas

Not necessarily. It's often just social lubrication.

Yes, it is very common in professional settings.

Frases relacionadas

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調子を合わせる

similar

To match someone's mood/pace.

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口裏を合わせる

specialized form

To coordinate a lie.

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本音と建前

builds on

True feelings vs public facade.

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空気を読む

builds on

To read the room.

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