Japanese word

加入

Pronunciation

Romajikanyū

Meaning

  • nounjoining

Example

クラブに加入します。ku ra bu ni ka nyū shi ma su

I join the club.

Illustration for 加入 (joining)

More examples

旅行保険に加入すると、安心して旅行できます。ryo kō ho ken ni ka nyū su ru to an shin shi te ryo kō de ki ma su

Once you enroll in travel insurance, you can travel with peace of mind.

Core concept

Expresses the act of entering a group or system and continuing as one of its members.

Common phrases

  • 保険に加入ho ken ni ka nyū

    enroll in insurance

  • クラブに加入ku ra bu ni ka nyū

    join a club

  • 団体に加入dan tai ni ka nyū

    join an organization

Similar words

入会nyūkai: The act of joining a club or association and gaining membership.
入団nyūdan: The act of entering a team or group as a member.

Definition in Japanese

ある集団や制度の構成員になること。a ru shū dan ya sei do no kō sei in ni na ru ko to

Word origin

加入 (kanyū) consists of 加 (ka, "add") and 入 (nyū, "enter"), with the combined meaning of entering as an added member.

Usage tips

  • 加入 (kanyū) often appears on forms and announcements, whereas everyday conversation commonly uses 入る (hairu) for joining a club.

Other meanings

  • membershipnoun

Opposites

  • 脱退dattaiwithdrawalnoun
  • 退会taikaiwithdrawal from membershipnoun

Related words

  • 加入者kanyūshamembernoun
  • 加入率kanyūritsuenrollment ratenoun

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