教会
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Base noun form. Refers to a building or institution for religious worship, especially in Christianity. Use as a standalone noun, e.g., 『教会に行く』 (kyoukai ni iku, 'go to church').
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On a weekend, User and their neighbor Miyuki are chatting about local events and community activities.
教会
きょうかい
church
Culture & SocietyReligion & Festivals
Memory Hook
Imagine a 'church' where people gather to 'kyo' (教, 'teach') and 'kai' (会, 'meet') — it's a place for teaching and meeting in faith. 'Kyo-kai' → 教会 (kyoukai, 'church').
Cultural Note
In Japan, 『教会』 (kyoukai, 'church') often refers to Christian churches, as Christianity is a minority religion. Many churches hold services on Sundays and are popular for weddings, blending Western and Japanese traditions.
Forms
Base: 教会Base noun form. Refers to a building or institution for religious worship, especially in Christianity. Use as a standalone noun, e.g., 『教会に行く』 (kyoukai ni iku, 'go to church').