Translation guide
The process of combining or uniting multiple things into a single entity. In Japanese, this is expressed through nouns and verbs that emphasize merging, fusion, or integration, depending on the context.
To express the act of combining two or more things into one, often used for organizations, ideas, or substances.
To refer to the thing that is formed by amalgamation, such as a mixture or composite.
To describe the action of amalgamating, often with a focus on the process rather than the result.
To fuse or blend. Verb form of 融合, used for gradual or natural integration.
伝統と革新が融合して独自のスタイルが生まれた。
Tradition and innovation amalgamated to create a unique style.
合併 (がっぺい) is for formal mergers (companies, cities). 統合 (とうごう) is for integrating systems or groups into a unified whole. 融合 (ゆうごう) implies a harmonious blending, often of abstract concepts or cultures.
There is no single Japanese word that covers all uses of 'amalgamation'. Choose based on context: merger, fusion, mixture, or integration.
二つの部署の統合は混乱を招いた。
The amalgamation of the two departments led to confusion.
Uses 統合 for organizational integration.
その料理はフランスと日本の影響の融合だ。
The cuisine is an amalgamation of French and Japanese influences.
Uses 融合 for cultural blending.
Most common term for merger, especially of companies, municipalities, or organizations. Implies a formal, often legal, combination.
二つの会社が合併した。
The two companies merged.
Fusion or blending, often used for abstract concepts, cultures, or scientific contexts. Emphasizes a harmonious integration.
異なる文化の融合が新しい芸術を生んだ。
The amalgamation of different cultures gave birth to new art.
Integration or unification, often used for systems, data, or groups. Suggests bringing parts together into a coherent whole.
システムの統合により効率が向上した。
The amalgamation of systems improved efficiency.
Mixture or blending, typically for physical substances. Can imply a less structured combination than 融合.
金属の混合によって新素材ができた。
The amalgamation of metals created a new material.
Union or combination, often used for joint efforts or events. Less common for permanent mergers.
二つの団体が合同でイベントを開催した。
The two groups held an event in amalgamation.
A mixture or blend, often used for physical substances. Neutral term for the result of combining.
この合金は銅と亜鉛の混合物だ。
This alloy is an amalgamation of copper and zinc.
A composite or synthetic product, emphasizing artificial creation. Used in chemistry or manufacturing.
このプラスチックは石油の合成物です。
This plastic is an amalgamation of petroleum products.
A fused entity, often used in biology or abstract contexts. Rare in everyday speech.
この生物は複数の種の融合体だ。
This organism is an amalgamation of multiple species.
To mix together. Casual, often for cooking or physical mixing. Implies a more manual process.
異なる絵の具を混ぜ合わせて新しい色を作った。
I amalgamated different paints to create a new color.
To combine or unite, often used in fiction (e.g., robots merging) or informal contexts. Can sound childish if used in formal settings.
二つのロボットが合体して巨大ロボになった。
The two robots amalgamated into a giant robot.