協会

association, organization, society

kʲ o̞ː k a̠ i
協 cooperation; collaboration + 会 meeting; association
noun Rare #35,409
association, organization, society Usually refers to an organized group formed around a shared purpose or field.
JA: 彼女は地元の音楽協会に入っています。
EN: She belongs to the local music association.

われわれは研究を促進するために、この協会を設立した。

We established this association to promote research.

その協会は設立以来、素人の入会を断ってきた。

That association has refused to admit amateurs since it was founded.

トムは全米ライフル協会の会員だ。

Tom is a member of the National Rifle Association.

協会は彼を会長にした。

The association made him chairman.

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