This is the 1572nd most frequent Japanese word.
合わ
"合わ" is the stem form of the verb "合う," meaning "to match," "to fit," or "to come together."
In this sentence, '合わない' refers to the inability to connect or meet gazes, indicating emotional or social connection.
目が合わない理由が気になります。
I'm curious about why our eyes don't meet.
Here, '合わない' is used to describe a lack of harmony or synchronization between two elements.
音楽とダンスのテンポが合わないようです。
It seems that the tempo of the music and dance does not match.
The word '合う' here signifies agreement or compatibility between individuals.