Translation guide
In Japanese, the concept of a 'regular meeting' is expressed through specific compound nouns and phrases that emphasize periodicity, fixed scheduling, or routine. The most common and natural term is 定例会 (teireikai), which directly means a regularly scheduled meeting. Other options include 例会 (reikai) for club or society meetings, and descriptive phrases like 定期的な会議 (teikiteki na kaigi) for a more general 'periodic meeting'. The choice depends on context: formal business, casual clubs, or general descriptions.
regular meeting
Most common and natural term for a regularly scheduled meeting.
To refer to a meeting that occurs at fixed intervals, such as weekly, monthly, or annually, in a business or organizational context.
The standard term for a regularly scheduled meeting, often used in business, government, and organizations. It implies a fixed schedule (e.g., monthly board meeting).
I'll send the agenda for next week's regular meeting.
A more descriptive phrase meaning 'periodic meeting'. It's slightly less formal than 定例会 and can be used when the schedule is not strictly fixed or when you want to emphasize the periodic nature.
Often used for regular meetings of clubs, societies, or hobby groups. It carries a slightly less formal tone than 定例会 and is common in community or interest-based contexts.
To describe a meeting that happens regularly as part of a routine, without necessarily implying a strict schedule.
A casual way to say 'the usual meeting', implying it's a regular occurrence. Suitable for informal workplace or team settings.
We have the regular meeting tomorrow.
Means 'customary meeting' or 'traditional meeting'. Used when the meeting is an established tradition or annual event, like a yearly company gathering.
To refer to a regular session of a committee, board, or council, often with a formal, official connotation.
Specifically a regular committee meeting. Used in governmental, corporate, or organizational contexts where committees meet on a fixed schedule.
The regular committee meeting will be held next Wednesday.
Refers to a regular session of a legislative body or official assembly, such as a parliament or council. It is a formal term used in political or legal contexts.
定例会 (teireikai) is the most standard and formal term for a regularly scheduled meeting in business or official contexts. 例会 (reikai) is often used for clubs, societies, and less formal groups. 定期的な会議 (teikiteki na kaigi) is a descriptive phrase that emphasizes periodicity and can be used in various contexts, but it is slightly less common as a set term.
The direct translation 'レギュラーミーティング' (regular meeting in katakana) is sometimes used in Japanese, but it is not as natural as the native terms. It may be understood in some business contexts, but 定例会 is preferred.
We have a regular meeting every Monday.
The regular meeting was postponed.
定例会は毎月第一月曜日です。
The regular meeting is on the first Monday of every month.
This project requires regular meetings.
写真部の例会は毎週金曜日です。
The photography club's regular meeting is every Friday.
The regular (annual) meeting will be held again this year.
国会の常会は一月に召集される。
The regular session of the Diet is convened in January.