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residents' association; neighborhood association; self-governing body
A voluntary local organization that manages community affairs such as garbage collection, festivals, disaster preparedness, and communication from the municipal government.
自治会に入る。
To join the residents' association.
自治会の会議が今月ある。
There's a residents' association meeting this month.
自治会が地域の防災訓練を企画している。
The residents' association is planning a local disaster preparedness drill.
A voluntary neighborhood organization that manages local community affairs such as garbage collection schedules, festivals, disaster preparedness, and communication from the municipal government. Membership is technically voluntary but socially expected in many areas. Found throughout Japan under various names.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 自治会長: head of the residents' association
- 自治会費: association dues
- 自治会の活動: association activities
- 自治会に加入する: to join the association
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 町内会: neighborhood association — essentially the same organization; the name varies by region
- 町会: neighborhood association — a shorter variant used in some areas
- 管理組合: management association — used specifically for condominium/apartment building management