マッチmatch (contest), to match with, to go well with

マッチで蝋燭(ろうそく)に火(ひ)をつける。

Light a candle with a match. {match (contest), to match with, to go well with}

スーツにマッチするネクタイを買(か)いました。

I bought a tie that matches well with the suit. {match (contest), to match with, to go well with}

マッチは火事(かじ)のもとになるから扱(あつか)いには注意(ちゅうい)だ。

Because matches can cause fires, they should be handled with caution. {match (contest), to match with, to go well with}

何(なん)度(ど)もマッチを擦(こす)ったが、マッチが湿(しめ)っていて火(ひ)がつかなかった。

I attempted to strike the match several times, but the match was damp and would not light. {match (contest), to match with, to go well with}

子供(こども)：「もうマッチなんか怖(こわ)くないぞ！マッチで蝋燭(ろうそく)に火(ひ)をつけてみせる！」

Child: "I'm not afraid of matches anymore! I'll show you by lighting a candle with a match!" {match (contest), to match with, to go well with}