相乗効果(そうじょうこうか)

そうじょうこうか
noun
synergistic effect, synergy
1. synergistic effect, synergy
A combined effect that is greater than the sum of individual effects; when multiple elements work together to produce an enhanced result.
二(ふた)つの薬(くすり)の相乗効果(そうじょうこうか)で効(き)き目(め)が高(たか)まった。
The synergistic effect of the two medications increased their effectiveness.
チームワークによる相乗効果(そうじょうこうか)を狙(ねら)う。
Aiming for a synergistic effect through teamwork.
マーケティングとSNSの相乗効果(そうじょうこうか)で売(う)り上(あ)げが大幅(おおはば)に伸(の)びた。
Sales increased significantly due to the synergy between marketing and social media.

相乗効果(そうじょうこうか) describes a combined effect greater than the sum of its parts. A compound of 相乗(そうじょう) (mutual multiplication) + 効果(こうか) (effect). Often translated as "synergy."

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 相乗効果(そうじょうこうか)が生(う)まれる: synergy is created
  • 相乗効果(そうじょうこうか)を生(う)み出(だ)す: to produce synergy
  • 相乗効果(そうじょうこうか)を狙(ねら)う: to aim for synergy
  • 相乗効果(そうじょうこうか)が期待(きたい)できる: synergy can be expected

USAGE:
Used in business (mergers, marketing), medicine (drug interactions), and science. Tends toward formal register.

RELATED TERMS:

  • シナジー: synergy (loanword, common in business)
  • 相互(そうご)作用(さよう): interaction (neutral)
  • 波及(はきゅう)効果(こうか): ripple effect (spreading rather than multiplying)
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Added 2026.2.4 15:17 · Revised 2026.4.8 13:19
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