Lexical entry

コンベンション

konbenshon

A formal meeting, convention, or assembly.

Society & InstitutionsPure GairaigoSource uncertain

Meaning

A general term for a formal gathering of people, especially a conference, convention, or assembly. It can also refer to an established practice or convention in a broader institutional sense.

formal gathering
established convention or practice

Examples

Example Sentences

来月、東京で国際的なコンベンションが開催される予定だ。

An international convention is scheduled to be held in Tokyo next month.

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彼は新しい技術を学ぶために、ゲーム開発者のコンベンションに参加した。

He attended a game developers' convention to learn about new technologies.

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その都市には、大規模なイベントのための新しいコンベンションセンターがある。

The city has a new convention center for large-scale events.

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コンベンションセンター

A large venue for conventions, exhibitions, and public events.

コンパニオン

A person who works as a promotional model, hostess, or companion at events.

Evidence and Provenance

Data source: JMdict_english
Revision: JMdict.2026-04-17
Review flags: multiple-category-candidates, related-candidate-uncertain
Active language: English