English–Japanese

“union” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajikumiai

Example

地域の組合に入りました。chi iki no kumi ai ni hai ri ma shi ta

I joined the local union.

Illustration for 組合 (union)

How to say “union” in Japanese

“Union” in Japanese is 組合 (kumiai).

Presents separate members as a single organized body that works toward common interests.

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

Example sentences with 組合

その組合は新しい規則に反対しています。so no kumi ai wa atara shi i ki soku ni han tai shi te i ma su

That union opposes the new rule.

Tips for using 組合

  • The English word union can describe both a labor organization and a wider association, and the broader sense is frequent in Japanese uses of 組合 (kumiai).

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