協会
An organized group of people who have the same interest, job, or purpose. It is commonly used for professional bodies, sports leagues, or non-profit organizations that represent a collective interest.
Exemples
3 sur 5私はテニス協会に入っています。
I belong to the tennis association.
日本医師協会は新しい声明を発表しました。
The Japan Medical Association has released a new statement.
あの協会、入るのが大変そうだね。
That association seems hard to join, doesn't it?
Famille de mots
Astuce mémo
Think of the first Kanji 協 (cooperation) and the second 会 (meeting). A 'cooperation meeting' becomes an association.
Quiz rapide
日本のサッカー（ ）は、新しいコーチを選んだ。
Correct !
La bonne réponse est : 協会
Exemples
私はテニス協会に入っています。
everydayI belong to the tennis association.
日本医師協会は新しい声明を発表しました。
formalThe Japan Medical Association has released a new statement.
あの協会、入るのが大変そうだね。
informalThat association seems hard to join, doesn't it?
本研究は日本心理学会（協会）の指針に従っている。
academicThis study follows the guidelines of the Japanese Psychological Association.
業界協会との連携を強化する必要があります。
businessWe need to strengthen our cooperation with the industry association.
Famille de mots
Collocations courantes
Phrases Courantes
協会公認
officially recognized by the association
業界協会
trade association / industry association
国際交流協会
International Exchange Association
Souvent confondu avec
Pronounced exactly the same (kyōkai), but means 'church' (religious building).
Notes d'usage
The word is almost always used with a prefix to specify the type of organization (e.g., [Name] + 協会). It implies a formal, structured group rather than a casual club.
Erreurs courantes
The most frequent mistake is using the wrong Kanji (mixing it up with 'church'), or using it for a casual hobby group, where 'kurabu' (club) or 'sākuru' (circle) is more appropriate.
Astuce mémo
Think of the first Kanji 協 (cooperation) and the second 会 (meeting). A 'cooperation meeting' becomes an association.
Origine du mot
A Sino-Japanese compound: 協 (kyō) meaning 'cooperate/harmonize' and 会 (kai) meaning 'meeting/assembly'.
Modèles grammaticaux
Contexte culturel
Japan has an association for almost everything, from the Japan Sumo Association to small local neighborhood associations (chōnaikai) that manage community life.
Quiz rapide
日本のサッカー（ ）は、新しいコーチを選んだ。
Correct !
La bonne réponse est : 協会
Vocabulaire associé
Mots lis
不満
A1A state of being dissatisfied or unhappy because something does not meet one's expectations or needs. It refers to both the internal feeling of discontent and the expression of that feeling.
幸福
A1Kōfuku refers to a state of happiness, well-being, or bliss. It is often used to describe a long-term state of contentment or a profound sense of blessing, appearing more frequently in formal or written contexts than the common word 'shiawase'.
絶望
A1A state of complete loss of hope or the feeling that a situation is impossible to improve. It describes a deep emotional distress where one feels there are no possibilities left.
痛み
A1Itami is a noun that refers to physical pain or emotional distress. It is used to describe the general sensation of hurting in the body or the feeling of sorrow in the heart.
快感
A1A strong feeling of physical or psychological pleasure and satisfaction. It often refers to a sudden or intense sensation of delight, such as from a physical activity or achieving a difficult goal.
恋
A1A noun referring to romantic love or the feeling of being in love with someone. It specifically describes the yearning and passionate attraction towards another person, often associated with the early stages of a relationship.
憎しみ
A1A deep and intense feeling of dislike, ill will, or resentment toward someone or something. It often describes a long-standing emotional pain that makes a person wish for another's misfortune or suffering.
軽蔑
A1A strong feeling of dislike and a lack of respect for someone or something that you think is unimportant or has no value. It is often used to describe looking down on others for their behavior, status, or character.
恥
A1A noun referring to a sense of shame, embarrassment, or humiliation. It describes the emotional distress felt when one's reputation is damaged or when one feels they have acted foolishly in front of others.
誇り
A1A sense of self-respect and pleasure derived from one's own achievements, qualities, or the successes of those one is connected to. It refers to a dignified feeling of being proud of something meaningful.
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