Meaning

Primary

Annexation

Alternative

Merger

Word Type

noun, verbal noun

Explanation

Join and join with each other. This is an annexation, or a merger.

併合 generally means that one entity absorbs or incorporates another entity, often implying a dominant or controlling role by one of the parties.

Reading

へいごう
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own. Just remember that is read as ごう here. Who orchestrated this annexation? Good ol' grandpa ごういち.

Context

Patterns of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 領土併合

    territorial annexation

    強制併合

    forced annexation

    株式併合

    stock merger

Context Sentences

アメリカ合衆国は、私が生まれた年にテキサスを併合しました。

The United States of America annexed Texas the year I was born.

Kanji Composition