(こくさいこうりゅう)

こくさいこうりゅう
noun
international exchange; cross-cultural interaction
education
1. 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(こくさいこうりゅう)興味(きょうみ)ある
I'm interested in international exchange.
I consulted about studying abroad at the university's international exchange center.
この地域(ちいき)姉妹都市(しまいとし)国際交流(こくさいこうりゅう)イベント毎年(まいとし)(おこな)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(こくさいこうりゅう)センター (international exchange center) or 国際交流(こくさいこうりゅう)協会(きょうかい) (international exchange association).

Common collocations

  • 国際交流(こくさいこうりゅう)センター (international exchange center)
  • 国際交流(こくさいこうりゅう)協会(きょうかい) (international exchange association)
  • 国際交流(こくさいこうりゅう)(ふか)める (to deepen international exchange)
  • 国際交流(こくさいこうりゅう)イベント (international exchange event)

Similar words

  • 異文化交流(いぶんかこうりゅう): cross-cultural exchange — focuses specifically on cultural differences
  • 国際協力(こくさいきょうりょく): international cooperation — emphasizes working together, often in development aid