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international exchange; cross-cultural interaction
The exchange of culture, knowledge, people, or ideas between countries. Covers a wide range of activities from student exchanges and cultural events to academic cooperation and sister-city programs.
国際交流に興味がある。
I'm interested in international exchange.
大学の国際交流センターで留学の相談をした。
I consulted about studying abroad at the university's international exchange center.
この地域では姉妹都市との国際交流イベントが毎年行われている。
In this region, international exchange events with sister cities are held every year.
USAGE:
A compound noun used widely in education, government, and community contexts. Many cities and universities have a 国際交流センター (international exchange center) or 国際交流協会 (international exchange association).
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 国際交流センター (international exchange center)
- 国際交流協会 (international exchange association)
- 国際交流を深める (to deepen international exchange)
- 国際交流イベント (international exchange event)
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 異文化交流: cross-cultural exchange — focuses specifically on cultural differences
- 国際協力: international cooperation — emphasizes working together, often in development aid