How to Say "Amalgamation" in Japanese

合併

gappei[ɡa̠p̚pe̞ː]

The Japanese word for amalgamation is 合併 (gappei).

合併 refers to the formal amalgamation of companies, organizations or administrative entities.

Meaning: the result of amalgamating (noun)

What does it mean word for word?

The word is composed of the kanji 合 (to join/fit) and 併 (to combine/together).

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While 合併 is for formal mergers, Japanese uses 合体 for the 'amalgamation' of robots or monsters, as seen in the 'Voltron' or 'Power Rangers' style of combining entities.
In Japanese politics, 合併 often refers to the 'Great Heisei Mergers', a period where thousands of small municipalities were forced to amalgamate to increase administrative efficiency.
In the context of corporate 'amalgamations', Japanese companies often use the English loanword 'M&A' in daily conversation more frequently than the formal word 合併.

合併により、両企業は更なる成長を期待しています。
Both companies expect further growth through amalgamation.
異なる文化が融合した新しい形式が生まれました。
A new form was born from the amalgamation of different cultures.
この地域では、古い伝統と新しい文化が混ざり合い、ユニークな空気が生まれています。
In this region, old traditions and new culture blend together, creating a unique atmosphere.
二つのパワーが合体して、新たな能力が発揮されるんだ！
When the two powers combine, a new ability is unleashed!
二社の合併により、規模が拡大しました。
Nisha no gappei ni yori, kibo ga kakudai shimashita.
The scale expanded due to the merger of the two companies.
合併のニュースを聞いて、驚きました。
Gappei no nyuusu o kiite, odorokimashita.
I was surprised to hear the news of the merger.
その合併は、成功したようです。
Sono gappei wa, seikou shita you desu.
It seems that the merger was successful.

Yota and Misaki are discussing business news at a cafe.

陽太 Yota

ニュースで合併の話を見た？
Nyūsu de gappei no hanashi o mita?
Did you see the news about the merger?
美咲 Misaki

はい、陽太さん。驚きましたね。
Hai, Yōta-san. Odorokimashita ne.
Yes, Yota. It was surprising, wasn't it?
陽太 Yota

これで業界が変わると思う。
Kore de gyōkai ga kawaru to omou.
I think the industry will change because of this.
美咲 Misaki

本当にそうですね。
Hontō ni sō desu ne.
That is very true.

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