複合|ふくごうfukugou[0]heiban (flat)

1. suru verb, no-adjective, transitive verb, intransitive verbcomposite; combined; complex

• Synonym合同ごうどうNeutralDoing something jointly or merging, as in 「合同練習」; 「複合」 is about multiple elements combined into one body.
• Synonym混合こんごうNeutralMixing things together, with a nuance of mingling ingredients; 「複合」 implies a structured combination.
• Synonym合成ごうせいNeutralSynthesis — making a new substance chemically or compositing images; 「複合」 simply combines elements without stressing a new product.
• Synonym結合けつごうNeutralJoining or binding things together, as in chemical bonds; 「複合」 stresses forming a composite body.
• Synonym混成こんせいWrittenWritten style. Mixing different kinds into one unit, as in 「混成チーム」「混成部隊」; 「複合」 combines multiple elements into one body.
• Synonym合体がったいNeutralTwo or more things uniting into one body, from combining robots to merging groups; 「複合」 is about combining elements.
• Synonym合わさるあわさるNeutralIntransitive: things coming together or fitting onto each other; 「複合」 is more formal and mostly means multiple elements combined into one.
• Related合併がっぺいNeutralMerging of companies, towns or municipalities; 「複合」 centers on combining elements into a composite body.
• Related配合はいごうNeutralBlending or combining several things in set proportions, as in 「色の配合」「成分の配合」.
• Related調合ちょうごうNeutralBlending to a standard, mainly medicines, spices and fragrances; 「複合」 is about combination.
• Related化合かごうWrittenWritten style. Chemical combination of elements; 「複合」 is combination that need not involve a chemical reaction.
• Related組み合わせるくみあわせるNeutralEveryday verb for combining or matching things up; 「複合」 can also appear as 「複合する」 but is more formal and mostly used in compounds.
• Related混ぜるまぜるNeutralVerb for stirring or mixing things in; 「複合」 focuses on combining elements into one body.
• Related合わせるあわせるNeutralJoining things together or matching them, such as rhythm or speed; 「複合」 stresses forming a composite body.
• Related合わすあわすNeutralBringing things into accord or closing them together; 「複合」 centers on combining into a whole.
• Related結びつけるむすびつけるNeutralTying things fast or linking them in association; 「複合」 is about combination.
• Related混ぜ合わすまぜあわすNeutralMixing things thoroughly together, with a nuance of blending in; 「複合」 implies a structured combination.
• Related練り合わせるねりあわせるNeutralKneading things together into one, as with dough; 「複合」 is about combination.
• Related合すがっすNeutralWritten 「合す」: the same word as the entry above, also covering adding up; a different spelling with the same meaning.
• Related組み合わすくみあわすNeutralCombining things or pitting them against each other in a match; 「複合」 is a noun with a formal flavor.
• Related結び合わせるむすびあわせるNeutralTying or linking things together, or correlating them; 「複合」 focuses on combining into one body.
• Related合するがっするWrittenWritten style for joining or merging together; 「複合」 is the more common choice.
• Antonym単一たんいつNeutralSingle, sole or uniform in kind; the opposite of 「複合」, which combines multiple elements.
• Antonym単純たんじゅんNeutralSimple and uncomplicated — opposed to 「複合」 with its complex combination of elements.

Use 「複合」 for multiple elements combined into one body, as in 「複合施設」「複合語」. For mixing, say 「混合」; for synthesis, 「合成」; for mergers, 「合併」; for combining things, the verb 「組み合わせる」; for single, 「単一」. Other near-synonyms are narrower — 「調合」 for blending medicines or spices, 「化合」 for chemical reactions. 「複合」 is a formal-flavored noun, mostly seen in compounds.

Usage comparisons are AI-assisted and cross-checked by multiple models; for study reference only

1. 複数ふくすうのものが合あわさって一ひとつになること。また、一ひとつにすること。
2. 複合語ふくごうごを作つくること。合成ごうせい。