VocabJLPT N2
union
NounSuru VerbTransitive VerbIntransitive Verb

Definitions

  1. 1. union
  2. 2. combination
  3. 3. conjugation (of gametes)
  4. 4. sexual intercourse
This noun and verb (with する) means to combine or merge into one, referring to two or more things joining together to form a single unit. It is used in both literal contexts, like robots merging, and figurative ones, like companies or groups uniting.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Right then and there, the two proposals were merged and a new direction emerged.

Sentence 2

We will combine the multiple business plans into one and submit them.

Sentence 3

"If we merge these two proposals, who's going to be in charge?" the manager asked.

Sentence 4

So what exactly are the benefits of combining the two teams?

Sentence 5

"If we combine those ideas, won't they actually end up weaker?" he asked.