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集会
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What does "集会" mean in English?
assembly学校で集会があった。
There was an assembly at school.
How to use "集会" correctly: definitions and examples in English?
general
A gathering of people for a specific purpose, such as a meeting, assembly, or public event.
市民の集会が町の広場で開かれた。
A citizens' assembly was held in the town square.
緊急集会を招集する。
To call an emergency assembly.
Often used in formal or organizational contexts, such as school assemblies, town meetings, or political gatherings.
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Pro Tip
Formal vs. Informal Use
While '集会' is often formal, it can also be used for casual gatherings, depending on context.
Gold Rule
Context Matters
In legal or political contexts, '集会' typically refers to formal assemblies, while in everyday speech, it can be more general.
Word Origin
From the kanji 集 (gather) + 会 (meeting).
Usage Notes
In formal contexts, often used for official or organized gatherings. In informal contexts, it can refer to any group gathering.
Word Breakdown
集
gather
root会
meeting
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