結合

• Reading: けつごう
• Romaji: ketsugou
• Kanji breakdown: 結 (ketsu) — tie, bind, conclude; 合 (gō) — join, fit, combine
• Pronunciation: /ke.tsɯ.goː/

Meaning

Combination; union; joining together; coupling of separate elements.

A する verb meaning to combine, unite, or bond together. Used across science (chemical bonding), technology (data linking), and abstract concepts (uniting forces). Can be both transitive and intransitive. Common in technical writing: 化学結合 (chemical bond), 結合する (to combine).

Examples

1. 水素と酸素が結合して水になる。 Hydrogen and oxygen combine to form water.
2. この技術は複数のデータを結合して分析する。 This technology combines multiple data sets for analysis.
3. 二つの会社が結合して新しい企業が誕生した。 Two companies merged to create a new corporation.

Usage Guide

Context: science, technology, business

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

Compound of 結 (tie, bind, conclude) + 合 (join, fit, combine). Both characters convey the idea of bringing things together into a unified whole.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal