Translation guide
The English verb "integrate" has several distinct meanings. This guide covers the most common uses: combining parts into a whole, incorporating something into a group or system, and the mathematical sense. It also touches on social integration and technical contexts.
To bring together separate elements so that they work together as a single system or entity.
The most direct and common translation for integrating systems, data, or organizations. It implies merging into a single, coordinated unit.
新しいシステムを既存のシステムと統合する必要がある。
We need to integrate the new system with the existing one.
Emphasizes becoming one body or a seamless whole. Often used for physical or organizational integration.
二つの部署を一体化して効率を上げた。
We integrated the two departments to improve efficiency.
Often used for blending or fusing different elements, such as cultures, ideas, or technologies. Implies a harmonious combination.
伝統と現代技術を融合したデザイン。
A design that integrates tradition and modern technology.
A more casual verb meaning to bring together, organize, or unify. Suitable for integrating ideas, information, or efforts.
みんなの意見をまとめて一つの提案にした。
I integrated everyone's opinions into one proposal.
To make someone or something become an accepted part of a community, organization, or culture.
Intransitive verb meaning to blend in or assimilate naturally. Often used for individuals integrating into a new environment.
彼は新しい職場にすぐに溶け込んだ。
He quickly integrated into the new workplace.
Transitive verb meaning to accept or welcome. Used when a group actively integrates someone.
Means to assimilate, often implying loss of original identity. Can be used in sociological contexts but may carry a negative nuance.
移民が新しい文化に同化するには時間がかかる。
It takes time for immigrants to integrate into a new culture.
To find the integral of a function.
The standard mathematical term for integration.
この関数を積分してください。
Please integrate this function.
To make something a built-in part of a product, system, or plan.
Means to incorporate or embed. Commonly used for integrating features into software or components into a machine.
このソフトウェアには翻訳機能が組み込まれている。
This software has a translation feature integrated.
Means to have something built-in. Often used for hardware or devices.
このカメラはGPSを内蔵している。
This camera has an integrated GPS.
統合する is the most general and often used for systems and organizations. 一体化する emphasizes becoming one seamless entity. 融合する implies a harmonious blend, often of different natures (e.g., cultures, genres).
For 'integrate into society,' avoid direct translations like 社会に統合する. Instead, use 溶け込む or 受け入れられる depending on the perspective.
新しい社員はチームにうまく溶け込んだ。
The new employee integrated well into the team.
この二つのデータベースを統合する必要がある。
We need to integrate these two databases.
地域社会は新しく来た人たちを温かく受け入れた。
The local community warmly integrated the newcomers.