1.
information session, briefing, orientation
A meeting held to explain something to a group of people, such as a company presentation for job seekers or a school information session for prospective students.
会社説明会に参加した。
I attended a company information session.
新しいシステムの説明会が開かれる。
An information session about the new system will be held.
入学説明会は4月にあります。
The enrollment information session is in April.
説明会 combines 説明 (explanation) + 会 (meeting/gathering).
COMMON TYPES:
- 会社/企業説明会 (company information session for job seekers)
- 入学/学校説明会 (school enrollment information session)
- 商品説明会 (product briefing)
- 住民説明会 (residents' briefing)
USAGE NOTES:
- Very common in Japanese business and academic contexts
- Company 説明会 are an important part of the job hunting (就活) process
Related Words
Related:
説明 (explanation)