expression, adverb
in total; all together; collectively
Used to sum up amounts, numbers, or items. Often appears with quantities or lists.
参加者は合わせて50人でした。
There were 50 participants in total.
これらの本は合わせていくらですか。
How much are these books altogether?
expression, conjunction
in addition; besides; at the same time
Connects two actions or states, often implying they occur together or one is added to the other. Commonly written 併せて.
報告書を提出し、併せて関連資料もお送りします。
I will submit the report and, at the same time, send the related materials.
新商品の発売に
In conjunction with the launch of the new product, we will run a campaign.
Derived from the te-form of the verb 合わせる (to combine, to match). The adverbial and conjunctive uses developed from the idea of 'putting together'.