職しょく業ぎょう団だん体たい

noun

trade association; professional organization

Refers to an organization formed by people in the same occupation or industry to promote common interests, set standards, or provide mutual support.

• 彼かれは地じ元もとの職しょく業ぎょう団だん体たいに加か入にゅうした。

  He joined a local trade association.

• その職しょく業ぎょう団だん体たいは年ねんに一いち度ど、総そう会かいを開ひらく。

  The professional organization holds a general meeting once a year.