集い
Meanings
1
meeting; gathering; get-together
A somewhat formal or literary term for a gathering of people, often with a shared purpose or interest. Less casual than 集まり.
I participate in a local community gathering.
A reunion of graduates was held.
Usage patterns
- 〈事〉の集いを開くto hold a gathering for (some purpose)
Every year we hold a gathering for graduates.
- 集いに参加するto take part in a gathering
I decided to take part in a community gathering.
- 〈場所〉で集いを開くto hold a gathering at a place
We held a gathering for book lovers in the park.