同好会(どうこうかい)

どうこうかい
noun
club; hobby group; association of enthusiasts
leisuresociety
1. club; hobby group; association of like-minded people
An informal group or club of people who share a common interest or hobby. Less formal than an official organization but more structured than a casual gathering.
写真(しゃしん)同好会(どうこうかい)に入(はい)った。
I joined a photography club.
会社(かいしゃ)の登山(とざん)同好会(どうこうかい)で毎月(まいつき)山(やま)に登(のぼ)っている。
I climb a mountain every month with the company's hiking club.
退職後(たいしょくご)に絵画(かいが)同好会(どうこうかい)を立(た)ち上(あ)げて、同(おな)じ趣味(しゅみ)の仲間(なかま)と交流(こうりゅう)している。
After retirement, I started a painting club and socialize with others who share the same hobby.

Usage

Common in companies, schools, and community centers. Less formal than 部(ぶ) (department/official club) or 協会(きょうかい) (association). Often formed around hobbies like sports, arts, or cultural activities.

Common collocations

  • 同好会(どうこうかい)を作(つく)る (to form a club)
  • 同好会(どうこうかい)に入(はい)る (to join a club)
  • 〇〇同好会(どうこうかい) (〇〇 club)

Similar words

  • 部活(ぶかつ): school club activity — more formal and structured, typically at schools
  • サークル: circle — a casual group, especially at universities

Related Words

Compare: 部活(ぶかつ) (school club activity)
Compare: サークル (circle)
Compare: 文化部(ぶんかぶ) (cultural club)
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