ichidan verb, transitive verb
General term for combining separate elements into a single entity, whether physical objects, abstract ideas, or ingredients.
色を組み合わせて新しいデザインを作った。
I combined colors to create a new design.
This dish is a combination of Japanese and Western cuisine.
ichidan verb, transitive verb
match against; pair up in a contest
Used in sports or competitions when opponents or teams are matched against each other.
トーナメントで強豪同士を組み合わせるのは避けたい。
We want to avoid matching strong teams against each other in the tournament.