Japanese

がっかい
Meaning: academic society; academic conference
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

学
会

Example sentences

I plan to attend an academic conference held in Kyoto next month.
彼は既存の理論を否定したため、学会では異端者として扱われた。
Because he denied existing theories, he was treated as a heretic in the academic society.
彼は若くして学会の翹楚と目され、将来を嘱望されている。
At a young age, he was already regarded as a leading figure in the academic society and had a promising future.

Usage Notes

Refers to organizations of scholars or the conferences they hold.

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