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harmony, reconciliation, fusion, integration
The state of blending together harmoniously or the act of reconciling differences. Used for social, cultural, or group integration.
民族融和
ethnic harmony
両派の融和を図る。
To seek reconciliation between the two factions.
この地域では、様々な文化が融和して独自の伝統が生まれた。
In this region, various cultures blended together to create unique traditions.
USAGE: 融和 emphasizes harmonious blending or integration, often used in social, political, or cultural contexts. Can describe both the process and the state of harmony.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 融和を図る (to seek harmony/reconciliation)
- 融和政策 (policy of integration)
- 民族/人種融和 (ethnic/racial harmony)
- 融和する (to blend, reconcile)
RELATED WORDS:
- 調和 (harmony - more general)
- 和解 (reconciliation - resolving a specific conflict)
- 融合 (fusion - more emphasis on merging)