核融合

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 核融合(かくゆうごう) combines 核, referring to an atomic nucleus, with 融合, joining together.
• Basic usage: It names nuclear fusion in contexts such as science lessons or stories involving research.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• 融合 and 分裂
  • 核融合 focuses on nuclei joining, while 核分裂(かくぶんれつ) focuses on a nucleus splitting. Distinguishing 融合 from 分裂 helps keep the two terms separate.