noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb
establish jointly; set up as an annex; place side by side
Often used for schools, facilities, or institutions that are established together or where one is added as an annex. The core idea is establishing things in close physical or organizational proximity.
See also: 併置 (へいち)
このキャンパスには大学と短大が併設されている。
A university and a junior college are jointly established on this campus.
図書館にカフェを併設する計画がある。
There is a plan to set up a cafe as an annex to the library.