Japanese word

イベント

Pronunciation

Romajiibento

Meaning

  • nounevent

Example

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.

Illustration for イベント (event)

More examples

このイベントは子どもも楽しめます。ko no i be n to wa ko do mo mo tano shi me ma su

Children can enjoy this event too.

Core concept

Describes a planned or notable occurrence that brings people, activities, or attention together at a certain time.

Common phrases

  • イベントに参加するi be n to ni san ka su ru

    attend an event

  • イベントがあるi be n to ga a ru

    there is an event

  • イベントを楽しむi be n to o tano shi mu

    enjoy an event

  • イベントを開催するi be n to o kai sai su ru

    hold an event

Similar words

催しmoyōshi: An organized public activity that people gather to watch or take part in.
行事gyōji: A planned activity connected with a group, school, community, or tradition.

Definition in Japanese

人が集まって行われる催しや、世間の関心を集める出来事。hito ga atsu ma tte okona wa re ru moyō shi ya se ken no kan shin o atsu me ru de ki goto

Word origin

イベント (ibento, "event") entered Japanese from English event; the English word traces back to Latin eventus, meaning "outcome".

Usage tips

  • The word イベント (ibento) usually points to a planned public activity in Japanese, whereas English event also covers an unexpected happening.

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