English–Japanese

“convening” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajishōshū

Example

国会を召集します。kok kai o shō shū shi ma su

We convene the Diet.

Illustration for 召集 (convening)

How to say “convening” in Japanese

“Convening” in Japanese is 召集 (shōshū).

Describes an official act of calling people together so that a meeting, institution, or service can begin.

Full entry for 召集: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 召集

緊急の召集に、議員たちはすぐ応じました。kin kyū no shō shū ni gi in ta chi wa su gu ō ji ma shi ta

The lawmakers promptly responded to the emergency call.

Tips for using 召集

  • The Japanese Constitution uses 召集 (shōshū) for calling the National Diet into session, whereas 招集 (shōshū) is the broader term for calling people together.

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