Translation and Meaning of: 会館 - kaikan
On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 会館 (kaikan) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.
Romaji: kaikan
Kana: かいかん
Type: Noun
L: jlpt-n2
Translation / Meaning: meeting room; assembly room
Meaning in English: meeting hall;assembly hall
Definition: A building for holding public meetings.
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Explanation and Etymology - (会館) kaikan
The expression 「会館」 (kaikan) consists of two kanji characters: 「会」 (kai), which means "meeting" or "gathering," and 「館」 (kan), which means "building" or "structure." Together, these two words form the meaning of "conference hall" or "meeting hall." This term is widely used in contexts where there is a need for a dedicated space for events, conferences, or community meetings.
The etymology of 「会館」 reflects an important social function in culture, where the idea of gathering is essential. The kanji 「会」 is a composite of two radicals: 「人」 (hito), which means "person," and 「云」 (un), which can be associated with "to speak" or "to express." Thus, the concept of meeting or gathering is deeply rooted in human interaction. The kanji 「館」 originally referred to large buildings intended for accommodation or administration, being seen in words related to museums, libraries, and other public spaces.
Historically, 「会館」 has been crucial in organizing social and cultural events. In ancient times, equivalent spaces were used for clan meetings or community discussions. Today, 「会館」 refers to a variety of venues, from small neighborhood meeting spaces to large convention centers for international events. The flexibility of use demonstrates cultural adaptation and the ongoing importance of physical spaces for social interactions in modern times.
Synonyms and similar words
- 同窓会 (Dōsōkai) - Alumni meeting
- クラブハウス (Kurabuhasu) - Clubhouse
- 社交クラブ (Shakō Kurabu) - Social club
- ソーシャルクラブ (Sōsharu Kurabu) - Social club
- クラブ会館 (Kurabu Kaikan) - Club building
- 社交場 (Shakōba) - Place of socialization
- 交友会館 (Kōyū Kaikan) - Friendship Center
- 交流センター (Kōryū Sentā) - Exchange center
- コミュニティーセンター (Komyuniti Sentā) - Community center
- タウンホール (Taun Hōru) - City Hall/Municipal Chamber
- 公民館 (Kōminkan) - Community center (public)
- 文化センター (Bunka Sentā) - Cultural center
- 文化会館 (Bunka Kaikan) - Cultural events room
- 文化ホール (Bunka Hōru) - Cultural auditorium
- カルチャーセンター (Karuchā Sentā) - Cultural Center
- ホール (Hōru) - Hall or auditorium
- 会場 (Kaijō) - Event location
- 施設 (Shisetsu) - Installation
- 建物 (Tatemono) - Building
- ビル (Biru) - Building (generally multi-story)
- オフィスビル (Ofisu Biru) - Office building
Words related
Words with the same pronunciation: かいかん kaikan
How to Write in Japanese - (会館) kaikan
See below a step-by-step guide on how to write the word by hand in Japanese (会館) kaikan:
Example Sentences - (会館) kaikan
Below are some example sentences:
Kono kaikan wa utsukushii tatemono desu
This association is a beautiful building.
This hall is a beautiful building.
- この - demonstrative pronoun meaning "this" or "this one"
- 会館 - noun meaning "headquarters of an organization" or "meeting house"
- は - topic particle indicating the subject of the sentence, in this case, "this building"
- 美しい - adjective meaning "beautiful" or "beautiful"
- 建物 - noun meaning "building" or "construction"
- です - linking verb that indicates the existence or state of something, in this case, "is"
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