結成

• Reading: けっせい
• Romaji: kessei
• Kanji breakdown: 結 (ketsu) — tie, bind, conclude; 成 (sei) — become, accomplish, form
• Pronunciation: /keɕ.seː/

Meaning

Formation; the act of forming or organising a group or organisation.

A する verb meaning to form or establish a group, team, party, or organisation. Used when people come together to create something with a shared purpose. Common patterns: 結成する (to form), 結成される (to be formed). Often used for bands, political parties, teams, and alliances.

Examples

1. 大学の友人たちとバンドを結成した。 I formed a band with my college friends.
2. 新しい政党が結成されて注目を集めている。 A new political party has been formed and is drawing attention.
3. ボランティア団体を結成して活動を始めた。 We formed a volunteer organization and started our activities.

Usage Guide

Context: music, politics, organisations

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

Compound of 結 (tie, bind, conclude) + 成 (become, accomplish, form). Literally 'bind together and form,' expressing the creation of a unified entity.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal