noun, noun, used as a suffix
meeting; gathering; party; conference; athletic meet
Refers to an organized event where people come together for a specific purpose, such as a meeting, party, conference, or sports event. Often used as a suffix in compound nouns like 運動会 (sports day) or 送別会 (farewell party).
明日、会社で重要な会があります。
There is an important meeting at the office tomorrow.
来週
I plan to hold a birthday party for my friend next week.
noun, noun, used as a suffix
Refers to an organized group or association of people with a shared interest or purpose, such as a club, society, or organization. Often used as a suffix in names like 学生会 (student council) or 同好会 (hobby club).
彼は写真会に入っています。
He belongs to a photography club.
この地域には歴史を研究する会がいくつかある。
There are several societies in this area that study history.
集会 is a more formal term for an assembly or gathering, often used for public or political meetings, while 会 is a broader and more common term for any kind of meeting or group.
会合 is a formal term for a meeting or conference, often used in business or official contexts, whereas 会 is more general and can refer to casual gatherings as well.
The kanji 会 (meeting, society) is used in many compound words. The reading かい is the standard on'yomi. The word is a basic noun and suffix in Japanese, with no complex etymology.