also: かくかい
various fields; all walks of life; each sector
Refers collectively to different areas of society, professions, or industries. Often used in news or formal contexts to indicate broad representation or opinion.
Experts from various fields participated in the conference.
We solicited opinions from all walks of life on this issue.
in every area and on every level
Standard kanji spelling; the reading かっかい is the most common.
Alternate reading かくかい is less common but still encountered.
Compound of 各 (each, every) and 界 (world, circle, field). The reading かっかい is a result of gemination (促音便) from かくかい.