講堂(こうどう)

講堂(こうどう) refers to a large hall in schools, universities, or other institutions used for assemblies, ceremonies, and performances. The kanji mean 'lecture' (講(こう)) + 'hall' (堂(どう)).

USAGE (typical events):

• 入学式(にゅうがくしき) (entrance ceremony)
• 卒業式(そつぎょうしき) (graduation ceremony)
• 講演会(こうえんかい) (lecture event)
• コンサート (concert)
• 全校(ぜんこう)集会(しゅうかい) (whole-school assembly)

Common collocations

• 講堂(こうどう)で行(おこな)う (to hold in the auditorium)
• 講堂(こうどう)に集(あつ)まる (to gather in the auditorium)

Similar words

• ホール: hall (loanword, for concert/event halls — often larger and public)
• 体育館(たいいくかん): gymnasium (for sports events)
• 会議室(かいぎしつ): meeting room (much smaller)
• 公会堂(こうかいどう): public hall (civic, community)