Japanese word

会合

Pronunciation

Romajikaigō

Meaning

  • nounmeeting

Example

午後、地域の会合に参加します。go go chi iki no kai gō ni san ka shi ma su

I will attend a community meeting this afternoon.

Illustration for 会合 (meeting)

More examples

来週、町内の会合で新しい計画を話し合います。rai shū chō nai no kai gō de atara shi i kei kaku o hana shi a i ma su

At next week's neighborhood meeting, we will discuss a new plan.

Core concept

Describes a gathering where people meet to discuss matters or pursue a shared purpose.

Common phrases

  • 会合を開くkai gō o hira ku

    hold a meeting

  • 会合に参加するkai gō ni san ka su ru

    participate in a meeting

  • 会合に出席するkai gō ni shus seki su ru

    attend a meeting

Similar words

会議kaigi: A formal meeting held to discuss matters, exchange views, or make decisions.
打ち合わせuchiawase: A meeting where people discuss arrangements and coordinate plans for a particular task or event.
集会shūkai: A gathering where people assemble for a shared purpose, especially in a public or organized setting.

Definition in Japanese

特定の目的で人々が集まって行う話し合いや集まり。toku tei no moku teki de hito bito ga atsu ma tte okona u hana shi a i ya atsu ma ri

Word origin

会 (kai, "meeting") and 合 (gō, "fit together") form a Sino-Japanese compound for people joining together for a purpose.

Usage tips

  • 会合 (kaigō) can describe both local and professional meetings, so it does not necessarily refer to a large conference or official assembly.

Other meanings

  • gatheringnoun

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