同窓会 (dōsōkai - alumni reunion)
Grammar & Usage
How it works
This is a compound noun, combining 同窓 (dōsō, meaning 'same school/classmates') and 会 (kai, meaning 'meeting' or 'gathering'). It refers specifically to a gathering of former students from the same educational institution or class. It can function as the subject or object of a sentence.
Sample sentences
来月、高校の同窓会が開かれる予定です。
An alumni reunion for our high school is scheduled for next month.
彼はいつも同窓会の幹事を務めている。
He always serves as the organizer for the alumni reunion.
久しぶりに同窓会で旧友に会えて嬉しかった。
I was glad to meet old friends at the alumni reunion after a long time.
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Example
来月、高校の同窓会が開かれる予定です。
An alumni reunion for our high school is scheduled for next month.
彼はいつも同窓会の幹事を務めている。
He always serves as the organizer for the alumni reunion.
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