セット (setto) Japanese meaning: set | Kotomora

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セットする · noun or participle which takes 'suru'

Meanings

A group of items sold or used together, such as a matching set of dishes, a tool kit, or a combo meal.

組くみ合あわせN2sense 1
組み合わせ refers to any combination or pairing of things, while セット usually implies a fixed, ready-made set sold or used together.
一いっ式しき sense 1
一式 is a more formal, native Japanese word for a complete set of tools or equipment, while セット is the everyday loanword used for almost any kind of set.
設せっ定ていN2sense 2
設定 is used for configuring settings on machines or software, while セットする is a broader, more casual verb for arranging or setting up anything.
揃そろいN1
セット is the casual loanword for a matching group of items, while 揃い is the native Japanese term with a slightly more traditional or formal feel.

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詰つめ合あわせ
セット is a generic word for any set or kit, while 詰め合わせ specifically implies a curated mix of items packed together, often as a gift.
キット
セット is a general word for any set or collection, while キット specifically means a packaged set of parts meant for assembly or a specific task.
コンボ
コンボ and セット both mean a bundled set of items (e.g. a meal deal), but セット is the more common, general everyday word while コンボ sounds more casual or trendy.
定てい食しょくN3
セット is a general loanword for any bundled set (e.g. a burger and fries), while 定食 specifically means a traditional Japanese-style fixed meal with rice, soup, and side dishes.

単たん品ぴん
セット means a bundled set of items, the direct opposite of 単品, which means a single item sold or ordered on its own.
ばら
セット refers to items packaged or sold together as a group, the opposite of ばら, which means loose, individually sold items.

リセット sense 2
リセット means to reset something back to its original state, whereas セット means to set or arrange something for the first time, so the two are easy to mix up because of their similar sound.

組くみN3
Used for a set or group of matching items; セット itself is also common in everyday speech.
揃そろえ
Used for a coordinated set, but less common than 組.

Loanword from English 'set', borrowed in the 20th century. The wide range of meanings reflects the many uses of 'set' in English.