noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', transitive verb, intransitive verb
combination; composite; compound; complex
Refers to multiple elements being combined into one whole, or to something made up of several parts. As 複合する it can be intransitive, meaning factors or elements combine, and also transitive in more technical contexts, meaning to combine elements.
駅前にホテルと商業施設の複合施設ができた。
A complex with a hotel and commercial facilities was built in front of the station.
事故の原因は、いくつかの要因が複合したものだった。
The cause of the accident was a combination of several factors.
異なる素材を複合して、軽くて強い板を作る。
They combine different materials to make a light, strong board.