Japanese word

行事

Pronunciation

Romajigyōji

Meaning

  • nounevent

Example

学校の行事に参加します。gak kō no gyō ji ni san ka shi ma su

I take part in a school event.

Illustration for 行事 (event)

More examples

この行事が好きです。ko no gyō ji ga su ki de su

I like this event.

来月の行事を楽しみにしています。rai getsu no gyō ji o tano shi mi ni shi te i ma su

I am looking forward to next month's event.

Core concept

Describes an organized occasion held for a shared purpose, often as part of a custom or group activity.

Common phrases

  • 行事に参加するgyō ji ni san ka su ru

    take part in an event

  • 行事を行うgyō ji o okona u

    hold an event

  • 行事の準備gyō ji no jun bi

    event preparation

Similar words

催しmoyōshi: An organized occasion or activity held for a particular purpose.
イベントibento: An organized occasion or activity arranged by a group, business, or community.
祭りmatsuri: A traditional or community celebration held at a set time, often with public activities.
式典shikiten: A formal ceremony performed according to an established form.

Definition in Japanese

特定の目的や習慣に基づいて行われる催し。toku tei no moku teki ya shū kan ni moto zu i te okona wa re ru moyō shi

Word origin

行事 (gyōji) combines 行 (gyō, "conduct") and 事 (ji, "matter"), referring to a matter carried out as an organized occasion.

Usage tips

  • In everyday English, event can mean any happening, while 行事 (gyōji) usually suggests an organized occasion such as one held by a school, community, or group.

Other meanings

  • functionnoun

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