合成

gōsei
nounIntermediate synthesis
general

The process of combining multiple elements or components to form a new, unified whole.

化学物質の合成には高度な技術が必要です。

Synthesizing chemical substances requires advanced technology.

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Commonly used in chemistry, materials science, and digital media contexts.

technical

In chemistry, the creation of a complex compound from simpler substances.

研究者は新しい薬の合成に成功しました。

The researchers successfully synthesized a new drug.

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Often used in academic and industrial chemistry contexts.

💻Technology
technical

In digital media, the process of combining visual or audio elements to create a new composition.

この映像はCGIと実写の合成で作られました。

This video was created by combining CGI with live-action footage.

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Common in film, animation, and video production.

Collocations

合成樹脂synthetic resin合成音声synthetic voice合成画像synthetic image

Antonyms

Related Phrases

合成音声phrase
synthetic voice
合成樹脂phrase
synthetic resin

💡Pro Tip

Chemical vs. Digital Synthesis

In chemistry, '合成' refers to creating new compounds, while in digital media, it refers to combining visual or audio elements.

Gold Rule

Context Matters

Always consider the context when using '合成'—it can mean different things in chemistry, technology, and general usage.

📖Word Origin

From Chinese '合成' (héchéng), meaning 'to combine' or 'to synthesize'. The kanji '合' means 'to combine' and '成' means 'to complete' or 'to achieve'.

📝Usage Notes

While '合成' can refer to both physical and digital synthesis, it is most commonly associated with chemical synthesis in academic contexts.

Word Breakdown

to combine
root
+
to complete or achieve
root
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