会 — Meet
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Common Japanese Words with 会 (Meet)
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A company (社) where people meet (会) to work is still just a.... company.
Meet (会) expressed as a verb, to meet.
When you meet (会) up to talk (話), you're having a conversation.
When the gears of a machine (機) perfectly meet (会), it creates a golden opportunity.
When companies (社) meet (会), together they form a society.
A location (場) where people meet (会) is an assembly hall.
When you exit (出) your house and meet (会) someone, it's an encounter.
If you exit (出) and randomly meet (会) a friend, you meet by chance.
Frequently Asked Questions About 会 (Meet)
What is the best kanji mnemonic for 会 (Meet)?
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The Shibashi Japanese kanji mnemonic for 会 ("Meet", read as かい) is: After a long day on kayaks (かい), it’s good to meet and just eat apples (あ). Using visual kanji mnemonics that combine the character's radicals, meaning, and reading into a single illustrated scene makes 会 effortless to recall.
What does the kanji 会 mean and how is it read in Japanese?
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The Japanese kanji 会 means "Meet". Its primary reading is かい (On'yomi: かい; Kun'yomi: あ). Our Japanese kanji mnemonics tie the reading directly into the visual story so you remember both the meaning and pronunciation together.
What are common Japanese words and compounds with 会?
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Essential Japanese vocabulary words containing 会 include: 会社 (かいしゃ - company), 会う (あう - to meet), 会話 (かいわ - conversation), 機会 (きかい - opportunity).
How do Japanese kanji mnemonics help you remember 会 (Meet) faster?
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