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chamber (of commerce); council; assembly hall
An organized body, especially a chamber of commerce, or the building where such assemblies meet.
Most commonly encountered in the compound 商工会議所 (chamber of commerce and industry), which is an organization that supports local businesses. Every major city in Japan has one. They offer services such as business consulting, certification exams (including the popular 簿記 bookkeeping exam), and networking events.
Common collocations
- 商工会議所: chamber of commerce and industry
- 国際商業会議所: International Chamber of Commerce (ICC)
- 会議所の会員: chamber member