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exchange meeting, social gathering, networking event, mixer
A gathering organized for people to meet, interact, and share ideas or experiences. Used for cultural exchange events, professional networking, community meetups, and similar social occasions.
国際交流会に参加した。
I participated in an international exchange event.
地域の交流会で新しい友人ができた。
I made new friends at a community social gathering.
留学生と日本人学生の交流会が毎月開催されており、文化の違いについて話し合う良い機会になっている。
An exchange event for international and Japanese students is held monthly, providing a good opportunity to discuss cultural differences.
A compound of 交流 (exchange, interaction) and 会 (meeting, gathering). Very common in Japanese social and professional life. Can range from casual neighborhood get-togethers to formal professional networking events.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 交流会を開く: to hold an exchange event
- 交流会に参加する: to attend an exchange event
- 国際交流会: international exchange meeting
- 異業種交流会: cross-industry networking event
- 親睦交流会: social get-together
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 懇親会: social gathering, reception — typically with food and drinks, more party-like
- 親睦会: friendship gathering — emphasis on deepening bonds between existing members
- 勉強会: study group — focused on learning rather than socializing