Translation guide
The English verb 'merge' covers several related ideas: combining things into one, blending gradually, or joining together in traffic or business. Japanese uses different verbs depending on what is merging and how.
The two companies merged.
To integrate or unify. Used for systems, data, organizations, or abstract things. Slightly broader than 合併.
Merge the data into one file.
A casual, everyday phrase meaning 'to make into one'. Works for physical objects, groups, or abstract things.
Let's merge the two groups.
To combine or unite, often used in fiction (e.g., robots merging) or for physical joining. Can sound dramatic.
The robots merged into a giant one.
When colors, sounds, or abstract things gradually become one, or one thing disappears into another.
To blend in, melt into, or become part of the surroundings. Often used for colors, scenery, or a person fitting into a group.
The sky merges into the sea.
To mix together, intermingle. Used for liquids, sounds, or abstract things blending.
To fuse or blend together, often used for cultures, ideas, or artistic styles. More formal or technical.
When a vehicle moves from a side road or lane into the main flow of traffic.
To combine changes from different branches or files in software development.
合併 (がっぺい) is for formal mergers of organizations. 統合 (とうごう) is for integrating systems or data. 合流 (ごうりゅう) is for joining a flow, like traffic or a river.
municipal merger
system integration
highway merging
合併 implies a formal merger of entities. For traffic, use 合流する or 車線に入る.
Various styles of music merged to create a new genre.
Architecture where tradition and modernity merge.
That car suddenly merged into my lane.