This is the 3099th most frequent Japanese word.
会う
To meet or to see.
In this sentence, '会う' demonstrates its primary usage, meaning 'to meet.' It implies encountering someone intentionally.
友達に会うために駅に行きました。
I went to the station to meet my friend.
Here, '会う' conveys the action of meeting someone unexpectedly, highlighting its nuance towards chance encounters.
昨日、偶然に昔の同級生に会った。
I unexpectedly met an old classmate yesterday.
In this sentence, '会う' is used figuratively to express that something aligns with or matches a certain standard or criteria.