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alumni association; old boys'/girls' association
An organization of graduates of a school, college, or university that maintains connections between former students and supports the institution. Common for universities, high schools, and some middle schools in Japan.
校友会の総会に出席した。
I attended the alumni association general meeting.
校友会から寄付のお願いが届いた。
A donation request arrived from the alumni association.
校友会のネットワークを通じて就職先を紹介してもらった。
I was introduced to a job through the alumni association network.
USAGE:
Alumni associations play an important role in Japanese society, especially for prestigious universities. They facilitate networking, career support, and fundraising. Some famous ones include Waseda's 稲門会 and Keio's 三田会.
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 同窓会: class reunion — can also mean alumni association, but more commonly refers to a reunion gathering of classmates
- OB会: alumni gathering — more informal, especially for club or team alumni