Translation and Meaning of: 大会 - taikai
On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 大会 (taikai) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.
Romaji: taikai
Kana: たいかい
Type: noun
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Translation / Meaning: Convention; tournament; mass meeting; Rally
Meaning in English: convention;tournament;mass meeting;rally
Definition: An event, such as a competition or match, where people gather for a specific purpose and compete.
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Explanation and Etymology - (大会) taikai
The Japanese word 「大会」 (taikai) is used to refer to large gatherings, events, or competitions. Etymologically, 「大」 (dai or tai) means "large" and is a kanji that conveys the idea of magnitude or importance. Meanwhile, 「会」 (kai) means "meeting" or "gathering." Together, these two parts form an expression that suggests the gathering of many people for a large-scale or important event.
The term「大会」 is widely applied in different contexts. It can be used to describe sports events, such as athletics championships or international competitions, but it is also frequently used to name conferences, fairs, and conventions. Due to its association with large-scale events, it is common to find this word in announcements and promotions of gatherings intended to attract many participants or spectators.
The origin of the word「大会」dates back several centuries in Japanese history, where clan meetings, religious ceremonies, or festivals were crucial events for socialization and the showcasing of cultural or sporting skills. Over time, this word evolved to incorporate modern elements of Japanese and global culture, encompassing everything from sporting competitions like the Olympics to artistic and technological events. The versatility and broad scope of the word make it a common choice for naming a wide variety of events.
In addition to its function as a noun,「大会」 is part of a series of compositions that create specific terms for events or meetings. For example, 「世界大会」(sekai taikai) refers to a world championship or conference, while 「社内大会」 (shanai taikai) may refer to an internal meeting within a company. These compositions help specify the type of event, showing the flexibility of the term to adapt to different contexts.
Synonyms and similar words
- 大会 (Taikai) - Large-scale Competition/Event
- 大会議 (Taikai gi) - Big conference
- 大会場 (Taikaijo) - Great event venue
- 大会堂 (Taikaidou) - Large event hall/building
- 大会所 (Taikaisyo) - Venue for major events
- 大会場所 (Taikaibasho) - Specific location for large events
- 大会場地 (Taikaijouchi) - Large event area
- 大会室 (Taikaishitsu) - Meeting Room
- 大会場面 (Taikaibamen) - Scene of a big event
- 大会場合 (Taikaibagai) - Conditions of a major event
- 大会場合所 (Taikaibagaisyo) - Suitable venue for large events
- 大会場合室 (Taikaibagaisitsu) - Room intended for large events
- 大会場合堂 (Taikaibagaidou) - Large hall for event occasions
- 大会場合議 (Taikaibagagi) - Discussion about the large-scale event
- 大会場合場 (Taikaibagaijou) - Place for discussions of major events
- 大会場合場所 (Taikaibagaisyo) - Specific location for the discussion of major events
- 大会場合場地 (Taikaibagajouchi) - Discussion area for large events
- 大会場合場面 (Taikaibagabamen) - Scene of a major event situation
- 大会場合場合 (Taikaibagabaai) - Different situations at a large event
- 大会場合所面 (Taikaibagabasho) - Aspect of the location of large event situations
- 大会場合室面 (Taikaibagashitsu) - Aspect of the room in large event situations
- 大会場合堂面 (Taikaibagadou) - Aspect of the hall in large event situations
- 大会場合議面 (Taikaibagagi) - Aspect of discussions on large events
Words related
Words with the same pronunciation: たいかい taikai
How to Write in Japanese - (大会) taikai
See below a step-by-step guide on how to write the word by hand in Japanese (大会) taikai:
Example Sentences - (大会) taikai
Below are some example sentences:
Benron taikai ni sanka shitai desu
I want to participate in an oratory contest.
I want to participate in the speech tournament.
- 弁論大会 - public speaking event
- に - particle indicating destination or location
- 参加 - participation
- したい - want to do
- です - verb ser/estar in the present
Konshūmatsu ni taikai ga arimasu
There is a tournament this weekend.
There is a tournament this weekend.
- 今週末 - current weekend
- に - particle indicating time or place
- 大会 - competition, tournament
- が - particle indicating the subject of the sentence
- あります - verb "to exist", indicating that the competition will take place
Watashi wa ashita no taikai ni shutsujō shimasu
I will compete in tomorrow's tournament.
I will participate in tomorrow's tournament.
- 私 - personal pronoun "I"
- は - topic particle, indicates that the subject of the sentence is "me"
- 明日 - adverb of time "tomorrow"
- の - possessive particle, indicates that "tomorrow" belongs to the next word
- 大会 - noun "competition"
- に - destination particle, indicates that "competition" is the destination of the action
- 出場 - verb "to participate"
- します - polite form of the verb "to do"
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