(かっかい)

かっかい
noun
all circles; various fields
1. all circles; various fields; all walks of life
Refers collectively to different sectors, industries, or spheres of society. Commonly used in formal contexts such as news reports and official statements.
各界(かっかい)代表(だいひょう)(あつ)まった。
Representatives from various fields gathered.
この政策(せいさく)各界(かっかい)から注目(ちゅうもく)(あつ)めている。
This policy is drawing attention from all sectors.
各界(かっかい)有識者(ゆうしきしゃ)(まね)いて会議(かいぎ)(ひら)かれた。
A meeting was held inviting experts from various fields.

USAGE:
A formal word that appears frequently in news articles and official communications. Often followed by から (from) or の to describe people or reactions from multiple sectors of society.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 各界(かっかい)代表(だいひょう) (representatives from various fields)
  • 各界(かっかい)から注目(ちゅうもく)(あつ)める (to attract attention from all sectors)
  • 各界(かっかい)著名人(ちょめいじん) (prominent figures from various fields)

SIMILAR WORDS:

  • 各方面(かくほうめん): various quarters, all sides — similar in meaning, slightly broader
  • 各分野(かくぶんや): each field, various disciplines — more specific to academic or professional areas