懇 親 会(こんしんかい)

こんしんかい

noun

social gathering; mixer; get-together

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1. social gathering; mixer; get-together

A gathering designed for people to socialize and deepen personal connections, typically held after a formal event such as a conference, seminar, or ceremony. Usually involves food and drinks.

セミナーの後(あと)に懇親会(こんしんかい)がある。

There is a social gathering after the seminar.

懇親会(こんしんかい)で名刺(めいし)を交換(こうかん)した。

I exchanged business cards at the mixer.

学会(がっかい)の懇親会(こんしんかい)では、研究者(けんきゅうしゃ)同士(どうし)が親睦(しんぼく)を深(ふか)める機会(きかい)になる。

The social gathering at the academic conference is an opportunity for researchers to deepen personal connections.

Usage

A formal term for socializing events that typically follow professional or academic gatherings. Unlike casual drinking parties (飲(の)み会(かい)), a 懇親会(こんしんかい) has a more structured, official character and is often organized by the host institution.

Common collocations

懇親会(こんしんかい)を開(ひら)く (to hold a social gathering)
懇親会(こんしんかい)に参加(さんか)する (to attend a mixer)
懇親会(こんしんかい)の費用(ひよう) (cost of the gathering)

Similar words

飲(の)み会(かい): drinking party — more casual and informal
交流会(こうりゅうかい): networking event — emphasizes exchange and interaction
歓迎会(かんげいかい): welcome party — specifically for welcoming someone

Related Words

Synonym: 飲(の)み会(かい) (drinking party (casual))

Synonym: 交流会(こうりゅうかい) (networking event)

Related: 歓迎会(かんげいかい) (welcome party)

Compare: パーティー (party)

Compare: 親睦会(しんぼくかい) (social gathering)

Compare: 会食(かいしょく) (dining together)

Compare: 懇談会(こんだんかい) (informal meeting)

Compare: 酒席(しゅせき) (drinking party)

Related: 謝恩会(しゃおんかい) (thank-you party)

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Added 2026.3.19 18:14 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01

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