noun
fundraising campaign; collection of donations
Abbreviation of カンパニア. Refers to an organized effort to collect money, often for a cause, event, or group.
被災地のためにカンパを募っている。
They are collecting donations for the disaster area.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru'
Refers to the money or item given in a fundraising campaign. Can be used with する to mean 'to donate'.
一人千円のカンパをお願いします。
We ask for a donation of 1,000 yen per person.
クラスでカンパして花を贈った。
The class chipped in and sent flowers.
noun
political campaign
Original meaning from カンパニア, now rare. Refers to an organized political or social campaign, not just fundraising.
See also: カンパニア
「カンパ」はもともと政治運動を指す言葉だった。
The word カンパ originally referred to a political campaign.