1.
party convention; party congress
A large formal meeting of a political party's members, held to decide policy, elect leaders, or set direction. A common term in political news.
党大会が開かれる。
A party convention is being held.
党大会で新しい代表が選ばれた。
A new leader was chosen at the party convention.
今年の党大会では、来年の選挙に向けた方針が示された。
At this year's party convention, the policy direction for next year's election was laid out.
Formed from 党 (party) + 大会 (convention, large meeting). Refers to a political party's top decision-making assembly.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 党大会を開く: to hold a party convention
- 党大会で決める: to decide at a party convention
- 臨時党大会: an extraordinary (special) party convention
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 大会: convention; large gathering; tournament — the general word, not limited to politics.
- 総会: general meeting — a general assembly of members of any organization.