Japanese word

大会

Pronunciation

Romajitaikai

Meaning

  • nouncompetition

Example

来週、テニスの大会があります。rai shū te ni su no tai kai ga a ri ma su

There is a tennis competition next week.

Illustration for 大会 (competition)

More examples

学校で大会を開きます。gak kō de tai kai o hira ki ma su

We hold a competition at school.

Core concept

Refers to a sizable event where many people gather for a common activity, such as competing in a sport or discussing a subject.

Common phrases

  • 大会に出るtai kai ni de ru

    enter a competition

  • 大会を開くtai kai o hira ku

    hold a competition

Similar words

競技会kyōgikai: An event where people compete in a sport or other skill under organized rules.
コンテストkontesuto: A competition that judges entries or performances and selects a winner.
コンクールkonkūru: A competition that evaluates artistic or technical ability.

Definition in Japanese

共通の目的を持つ多くの人が集まる大規模な催し。競技会や会議などに用いる。kyō tsū no moku teki o mo tsu ō ku no hito ga atsu ma ru dai ki bo na moyō shi kyō gi kai ya kai gi na do ni mochi i ru

Word origin

大会 (taikai) is a Sino-Japanese compound of 大 (tai, "large") and 会 (kai, "meeting").

Usage tips

  • A tennis 大会 (taikai) is usually a competition, while a 大会 (taikai) for specialists can be a conference, showing why context matters.

Other meanings

  • tournamentnoun
  • conferencenoun

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