noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb
General term for physically joining or connecting parts, materials, or components. Used as both a noun and a transitive suru-verb.
金属板を溶接で接合する。
Join the metal plates by welding.
パイプの
Water is leaking from the joint of the pipe.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
Biology term for the temporary union of two organisms or cells for genetic exchange, especially in bacteria, protozoa, and fungi. Used as a noun or intransitive suru-verb.
細菌は接合によって遺伝子を交換する。
Bacteria exchange genes through conjugation.