組み合わせる

• Reading: くみあわせる
• Romaji: kumiawaseru
• Kanji breakdown: 組 (so/ku/kumi) — group, assemble; 合 (gou/a) — fit, join, match
• Pronunciation: /kɯ.mi.a.wa.se.ɾɯ/

Meaning

To put together; to combine; to join together. Assembling separate things into a unified whole.

A Group 2 (ichidan) transitive verb. A compound verb from 組む (to assemble) and 合わせる (to bring together). The noun form 組み合わせ (combination) is also very common. Used for colours, ingredients, schedules, and ideas.

Examples

1. いろいろな色を組み合わせてデザインを作った。 I created a design by combining various colors.
2. この二つの材料を組み合わせると美味しくなる。 If you combine these two ingredients, it becomes delicious.
3. 文字と絵を組み合わせた作品が展示されている。 A work combining text and illustrations is on display.

Usage Guide

Context: cooking, design, problem-solving

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

A compound verb from 組む (assemble, put together) and 合わせる (bring together, match). The combination creates a meaning of assembling things to fit together.

Cultural Context

Era: Classical

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal