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How to say 'Synthesis' or 'Combination' in Japanese | 合成

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The Japanese word for Synthesis or Combination is 'Gousei', written as 合成 in Japanese.'Synthesis' or 'Combination' in hiragana is ごうせい.

    word

    合成

    Meaning

    Synthesis, Combination

    Reading

    ごうせい

    gousei

    Kanji

    合Fit, Match 成Become

    Explanation

    The Japanese verbal noun '合成 (ごうせい)' refers to the act of combining or synthesizing elements to create something new. It is commonly used in scientific, technical, and artistic contexts. For example, in chemistry, it refers to the synthesis of compounds, while in music or video production, it refers to combining sounds or images. Example sentences: The synthesis of new materials is important「新しい材料の合成は重要です」(あたらしいざいりょうのごうせいはじゅうようです). This song is a combination of different genres「この曲は異なるジャンルの合成です」(このきょくはことなるじゃんるのごうせいです). Note that '合成' often implies a deliberate and purposeful combination of elements.

    Part Of Speech

    verbal noun

    Kanji JLPT

    N3

    Kanji Grade

    4

    Frequency

    3485

    Composition

    kanji

    Handwriting

Kanji in the Word 合成

This word contains 2 kanji characters:

  • kanji

    合

    Meaning

    Fit, Match

  • kanji

    成

    Meaning

    Become

Words Related to 合成 Through the Kanji 合

These 53 Words contain the Kanji 合 as well.

  • word

    場合

    Meaning

    Case

  • word

    合わせる

    Meaning

    Match

  • word

    合格

    Meaning

    Pass

  • word

    合う

    Meaning

    Fit, Match

  • word

    付き合う

    Meaning

    Accompany, Date

  • word

    結合

    Meaning

    Combination, Bonding

  • word

    組合

    Meaning

    Union

  • word

    都合

    Meaning

    Convenience, Circumstances

  • word

    具合

    Meaning

    Condition

  • word

    連合

    Meaning

    Alliance, Union

  • word

    合わす

    Meaning

    Match, Adjust

  • word

    合図

    Meaning

    Signal

  • word

    合理

    Meaning

    Rationality

  • word

    打ち合わせ

    Meaning

    Meeting

  • word

    打ち合わせる

    Meaning

    Discuss

  • word

    試合

    Meaning

    Match

  • word

    付き合い

    Meaning

    Relationship, Association

  • word

    合併

    Meaning

    Merger

  • word

    合計

    Meaning

    Total

  • word

    合同

    Meaning

    Joint, Combination

  • word

    合理的

    Meaning

    Rational

  • word

    合意

    Meaning

    Agreement

  • word

    話し合う

    Meaning

    Discuss

  • word

    知り合い

    Meaning

    Acquaintance

  • word

    集合

    Meaning

    Gathering

  • word

    合唱

    Meaning

    Chorus

  • word

    話し合い

    Meaning

    Discussion

  • word

    見合い

    Meaning

    Matchmaking

  • word

    間に合わせる

    Meaning

    Make do

  • word

    組み合わせ

    Meaning

    Combination

  • word

    間に合う

    Meaning

    Suffice, Be in time

  • word

    不合格

    Meaning

    Failure

  • word

    似合う

    Meaning

    Suit

  • word

    待ち合わせ

    Meaning

    Meeting

  • word

    待ち合わせる

    Meaning

    Meet

  • word

    問い合わせる

    Meaning

    Inquire

  • word

    割合

    Meaning

    Proportion, Relatively

  • word

    割合に

    Meaning

    Relatively

  • word

    合衆

    Meaning

    Federation

  • word

    知り合う

    Meaning

    Meet

  • word

    待合室

    Meaning

    Waiting room

  • word

    複合

    Meaning

    Combination

  • word

    組み合わせる

    Meaning

    Combine

  • word

    統合

    Meaning

    Integration

  • word

    総合

    Meaning

    Integration

  • word

    合戦

    Meaning

    Battle

  • word

    向き合う

    Meaning

    Face

  • word

    隣り合う

    Meaning

    Adjacent

  • word

    問い合わせ

    Meaning

    Inquiry

  • word

    合い

    Meaning

    Mutual

  • word

    合

    Meaning

    Combine

  • word

    釣り合い

    Meaning

    Balance

  • word

    釣り合う

    Meaning

    Balance

Words Related to 合成 Through the Kanji 成

These 27 Words contain the Kanji 成 as well.

  • word

    成る

    Meaning

    Become

  • word

    可成

    Meaning

    Quite

  • word

    成す

    Meaning

    Accomplish

  • word

    作成

    Meaning

    Creation

  • word

    完成

    Meaning

    Completion

  • word

    平成

    Meaning

    Heisei

  • word

    成功

    Meaning

    Success

  • word

    構成

    Meaning

    Structure, Composition

  • word

    行成

    Meaning

    Suddenly

  • word

    成果

    Meaning

    Achievement, Result

  • word

    成る程

    Meaning

    Indeed

  • word

    成績

    Meaning

    Grades, Results

  • word

    成分

    Meaning

    Ingredient, Component

  • word

    成長

    Meaning

    Growth

  • word

    成立

    Meaning

    Establishment

  • word

    形成

    Meaning

    Formation

  • word

    結成

    Meaning

    Formation

  • word

    賛成

    Meaning

    Agreement

  • word

    成人

    Meaning

    Adult

  • word

    成り立つ

    Meaning

    Hold, Consist

  • word

    成る可く

    Meaning

    As much as possible

  • word

    編成

    Meaning

    Organization, Formation

  • word

    育成

    Meaning

    Cultivation, Development

  • word

    生成

    Meaning

    Generation

  • word

    成熟

    Meaning

    Maturity

  • word

    達成

    Meaning

    Achievement

  • word

    未成年

    Meaning

    Minor

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What does 'Gousei' (合成) mean?

'Gousei' means 'Synthesis' or 'Combination' .

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