Translation guide
A casual social gathering or meeting, often among friends, family, or colleagues. Japanese has many words for different types of gatherings, from formal parties to casual hangouts.
A relaxed, informal meeting to eat, drink, or chat.
General word for a gathering or meeting. Neutral and widely used.
There's a small get-together at a friend's house this weekend.
A drinking party, very common among colleagues or friends. Implies alcohol.
There's a work get-together (drinking party) on Friday.
A meal gathering, often more organized than a casual hangout.
We're planning a family get-together (meal) next month.
A house party, often potluck-style. Borrowed from English.
Why don't we have a get-together (house party) this Saturday?
A planned event, often with a larger group, like a class reunion or club meeting.
A class reunion or alumni gathering.
Our high school get-together (reunion) was held for the first time in 10 years.
A social gathering to foster friendship, often used in business or organizational contexts.
An exchange meeting or mixer, often for networking.
An informal, often spontaneous meeting, like grabbing coffee or hanging out.
Verb meaning 'to gather' or 'to get together'. Very common.
Let's get together in front of the station tomorrow.
Simply 'to meet'. Often used for one-on-one or small group hangouts.
To hang out or play. Implies a fun, casual get-together.
集まり is the most general term for any gathering. 飲み会 specifically involves alcohol and is common for work or friend groups. パーティー often implies a more festive, decorated event, like a birthday party, but can also be used for casual home parties (ホームパーティー).
I have a get-together with friends tonight.
Tonight is the office drinking party.
Tonight is my friend's birthday party.
The verb 集まる is very flexible. You can use it to suggest meeting up without specifying the activity. It's natural for casual invitations.
If you're free, want to get together?
There's a get-together (social) for new employees next week.
I joined a get-together (exchange event) for international and Japanese students.
Let's get together and catch up.
Want to get together sometime?