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Japanese word
参加
Pronunciation
Romajisanka
Meaning
- nounjoining
Example
イベントに参加します。i be n to ni san ka shi ma su
I participate in the event.
More examples
地域の清掃活動に参加しました。chi iki no sei sō katsu dō ni san ka shi ma shi ta
I took part in a local cleanup activity.
Core concept
Describes becoming part of an activity or group by joining it.
Common phrases
会議に参加kai gi ni san ka
participate in a meeting
活動に参加katsu dō ni san ka
participate in an activity
Similar words
出席shusseki: Being present at a meeting, class, or event.
入会nyūkai: Becoming a member of a club or organization.
Definition in Japanese
活動や集まりなどに加わること。katsu dō ya atsu ma ri na do ni kuwa wa ru ko to
Word origin
参加 (sanka) is a Sino-Japanese compound of 参 (san, "go to or take part in") and 加 (ka, "add"), linking participation with adding oneself to something.
Usage tips
- For organized activities and events, Japanese commonly uses 参加する (sanka suru) with に (ni) to mark what someone joins.
Other meanings
- participationnoun
Opposites
- 不参加fusankanonparticipationnoun
Related words
- 参加者sankashaparticipantnoun