会場

• Reading: かいじょう
• Romaji: kaijou
• Kanji breakdown: 会 (kai/e) — meeting, gathering; 場 (jō/ba) — place, location
• Pronunciation: /ka.i.dʑoː/

Meaning

A venue; a meeting place. A location where an event, meeting, or ceremony is held.

Compound of 会 (kai, meeting/gathering) and 場 (jō, place). Used for any kind of event venue, from concert halls to conference rooms to wedding reception sites. Common expressions include 会場に着く (to arrive at the venue) and 会場を予約する (to reserve a venue).

Examples

1. 会場には百人以上が集まりました。 More than a hundred people gathered at the venue.
2. コンサートの会場はどこですか。 Where is the concert venue?
3. 会場の準備は朝から始めます。 Preparations for the venue start in the morning.

Usage Guide

Context: events, meetings, ceremonies, concerts

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

Compound of 会 (kai, meeting/gathering) and 場 (jō/ba, place). A Sino-Japanese compound meaning 'gathering place.'

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal