English–Japanese

“event” in Japanese

Japanese

Also出来事 (dekigoto) · 催し (moyōshi) · 種目 (shumoku) · イベント (ibento)

Pronunciation

Romajigyōji

Example

学校の行事に参加します。gak kō no gyō ji ni san ka shi ma su

I take part in a school event.

Illustration for 行事 (event)

How to say “event” in Japanese

“Event” in Japanese is 行事 (gyōji).

Describes an organized occasion held for a shared purpose, often as part of a custom or group activity.

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

Example sentences with 行事

この行事が好きです。ko no gyō ji ga su ki de su

I like this event.

来月の行事を楽しみにしています。rai getsu no gyō ji o tano shi mi ni shi te i ma su

I am looking forward to next month's event.

Tips for using 行事

  • In everyday English, event can mean any happening, while 行事 (gyōji) usually suggests an organized occasion such as one held by a school, community, or group.

Other Japanese words for “event”

その出来事を友達に話しました。so no de ki goto o tomo dachi ni hana shi ma shi ta

I told my friend about the event.

地域で楽しい催しがあります。chi iki de tano shi i moyō shi ga a ri ma su

There is a fun event in the community.

この大会には五つの種目があります。ko no tai kai ni wa itsu tsu no shu moku ga a ri ma su

There are five events in this competition.

週末にイベントへ行きます。shū matsu ni i be n to e i ki ma su

I will go to an event this weekend.

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