加わる
kuwawaruverb★Intermediate— to join
general
to join or participate in something
彼は新しいチームに加わった。
He joined the new team.
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Often used to describe joining a group, activity, or organization.
general
to be added or included
この要素は計算に加わる必要がある。
This element needs to be included in the calculation.
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Used in contexts where something is added to a collection or process.
Related Phrases
💡Pro Tip
Common Usage
Use '加わる' when describing joining a group or activity. For joining an organization, '加入する' is also common.
⚡Gold Rule
Joining vs. Adding
'加わる' is used for joining a group or activity, while '加える' is used for adding something to a collection.
📖Word Origin
Derived from the kanji '加' (to add) and 'わる' (to be in a state), indicating the act of becoming part of something.
📝Usage Notes
Can be used in both formal and informal contexts. Often used with the te-form (加わって) to express joining an ongoing activity.
Word Breakdown
加
to add
rootわる
to be in a state
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