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“merger” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajigappei

Example

二つの銀行が合併しました。futa tsu no gin kō ga gap pei shi ma shi ta

Two banks merged.

Illustration for 合併 (merger)

How to say “merger” in Japanese

“Merger” in Japanese is 合併 (gappei).

Expresses the process in which two or more independent entities unite as a single entity.

Full entry for 合併: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 合併

株主は両社の合併を承認しました。kabu nushi wa ryō sha no gap pei o shō nin shi ma shi ta

The shareholders approved the merger of the two companies.

Tips for using 合併

  • A company merger is usually called 合併 (gappei) when the parties become one organization, while 買収 (baishū, "acquisition") refers to one party taking control of another.

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