Usage of 会う (to meet)
The verb 会う is commonly used to express meeting or seeing someone, either planned or by chance. It often appears with people as the object, such as friends, colleagues, or acquaintances.
Common contexts
会う is used for both scheduled meetings and unexpected encounters. For example, "友達に会う" means "to meet a friend," and "偶然会う" means "to meet by chance."
Collocations and patterns
Notes
会う is a transitive verb that requires a person as the object. It is polite and neutral in tone, suitable for everyday conversation. Avoid confusing 会う with 会える, which means "can meet" or "be able to meet."