synonym Comparative
開催
VS
集会
Differences Between "開催" and "集会"
Option A
開催
Meaning
holding (a meeting, event, exhibition, etc.)
Reading
かいさい (kaisai)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
来月、東京でオリンピックが開催される。
The Olympics will be held in Tokyo next month.
Option B
集会
Meaning
meeting, assembly, gathering
Reading
しゅうかい (shūkai)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
学校の体育館で集会が開かれた。
A meeting was held in the school gym.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(holding (a meeting, event, exhibition, etc.))"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 開催: Used when an event, meeting, or exhibition is organized and takes place. Often implies a formal setting or public event. (イベントや会議、展示会などが計画されて行われること。公式な行事や公開のイベントで使われることが多い。)
- 集会: Usually refers to a formal or organized gathering of people for a specific purpose (e.g., school assembly, political rally, club meeting). More formal than just a casual meetup. (ある目的のために人々が集まる、比較的公式な会合。)
- 開催: Used when an event, meeting, or exhibition is organized and takes place. Often implies a formal setting or public event. (イベントや会議、展示会などが計画されて行われること。公式な行事や公開のイベントで使われることが多い。)
- 集会: Usually refers to a formal or organized gathering of people for a specific purpose (e.g., school assembly, political rally, club meeting). More formal than just a casual meetup. (ある目的のために人々が集まる、比較的公式な会合。)
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