Meaning

Primary

Association

Alternatives

Organization, Society

Word Type

noun

Explanation

When you meet for cooperation, you're coming together to help each other. One form of this is when people form associations. They're all cooperating and coming together to help each other and themselves.

Reading

きょうかい
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

Context

Patterns of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 銀行協会

    bankers association

    サッカー協会

    soccer association

    体育協会

    athletic association, Amateur Sports Association

Context Sentences

ワニカニ協会の会員になりませんか?

Would you like to become a member of the WaniKani Association?

明日は協会の集まりがあるので、六時に起こしてください。

I have to attend an organization meeting tomorrow, so please wake me up at six.

僕はこの協会で、イベントマネージャーをしています。

I work as an event manager for this association.

Kanji Composition