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lecture meeting; public talk; speaking event
A formal event where a speaker gives a talk or lecture to an audience. Composed of 講演 (lecture, public speech) + 会 (meeting, gathering).
講演会に参加した。
I attended a lecture.
有名な教授の講演会が開かれる。
A lecture by a famous professor will be held.
市民ホールで健康をテーマにした講演会が行われ、多くの人が集まった。
A lecture on health was held at the civic hall, and many people gathered.
USAGE:
講演会 refers to a formal public speaking event, typically with an invited speaker addressing an audience on a specific topic. It is common in academic, business, and community settings.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 講演会を開く (to hold a lecture)
- 講演会に出席する (to attend a lecture)
- 講演会の講師 (lecturer at a speaking event)
SIMILAR WORDS:
セミナー is a seminar, usually more interactive. シンポジウム is a symposium with multiple speakers. 講演 alone refers to the lecture itself rather than the event.