Japanese word

統合

Pronunciation

Romajitōgō

Meaning

  • nounintegration

Example

二つの部門を統合します。futa tsu no bu mon o tō gō shi ma su

We will integrate the two departments.

Illustration for 統合 (integration)

More examples

複数の資料を一つの文書に統合します。fuku sū no shi ryō o hito tsu no bun sho ni tō gō shi ma su

I will integrate several documents into one document.

Core concept

Makes previously separate groups or systems operate as a single organized whole.

Common phrases

  • 情報の統合jō hō no tō gō

    information integration

  • 組織の統合so shiki no tō gō

    organizational integration

  • 統合を進めるtō gō o susu me ru

    promote integration

Similar words

一体化ittaika: The combining of separate parts so they function as one connected whole.
合併gappei: The joining of separate organizations or businesses to form one organization.
融合yūgō: The joining of different elements so that their boundaries become less distinct.
統一tōitsu: The process of making separate systems or groups follow one rule or standard.

Definition in Japanese

分かれているものを合わせて一つのまとまりにすること。wa ka re te i ru mo no o a wa se te hito tsu no ma to ma ri ni su ru ko to

Word origin

The Sino-Japanese noun combines 統 (tō, "unite") and 合 (gō, "join"), expressing the formation of one whole from separate parts.

Usage tips

  • 統合 (tōgō) is common in discussions of companies and technology, where separate departments, services, or systems become part of one structure.

Other meanings

  • consolidationnoun
  • unificationnoun

Opposites

Related words

  • 統合するtōgōsuruintegrateverb
  • 統合的tōgōtekiintegrativena-adjective

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