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synonym Comparative
公開
VS
開会

Differences Between "公開" and "開会"

Option A
公開
Meaning
public opening; making public; disclosure
Reading
こうかい (kōkai)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
この博物館は毎週月曜日が公開日です。
This museum is open to the public every Monday.
Option B
開会
Meaning
opening (of a meeting/event)
Reading
かいかい (kaikai)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
午後1時に会議が開会されました。
The meeting started at 1 PM.

Which one to use?

Select the correct Japanese word for this context

Which word fits this context: "(public opening; making public; disclosure)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 公開: Often used when something previously private or restricted is made available for public viewing, access, or knowledge. (私的なものが一般に利用可能になること)
- 開会: Refers to the start of a meeting, ceremony, or event. Often used with する (suru). (会議、式典、イベントなどが始まることを指します。「開会する」の形でよく使われます。)
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