English–Japanese

“synthesis” in Japanese

Japanese

Also総合 (sōgō)

Pronunciation

Romajigōsei

Example

科学者は新しい物質を合成します。ka gaku sha wa atara shi i bus shitsu o gō sei shi ma su

Scientists synthesize a new substance.

Illustration for 合成 (synthesis)

How to say “synthesis” in Japanese

“Synthesis” in Japanese is 合成 (gōsei).

It combines distinct parts, materials, or ideas into a newly formed whole rather than merely placing them side by side.

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

Example sentences with 合成

この薬は、天然素材ではなく化学合成によって作られています。ko no kusuri wa ten nen so zai de wa na ku ka gaku gō sei ni yo tte tsuku ra re te i ma su

This medicine is made by chemical synthesis rather than from natural materials.

Tips for using 合成

  • English uses synthesis for both chemical production and the combining of ideas, so the word often suggests a new result rather than a simple mixture.

Other Japanese words for “synthesis”

情報を総合して判断します。jō hō o sō gō shi te han dan shi ma su

I will make a decision based on all the information.

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