参加する

• Reading: さんかする
• Romaji: sanka suru
• Kanji breakdown: 参 (san/mai) — participate, visit; 加 (ka/kuwa) — add, join
• Pronunciation: /saŋ.ka.sɯ.ɾɯ/

Meaning

To participate; to join in. Used when taking part in events, activities, or groups.

A Group 3 (irregular) する verb formed from the noun 参加 (participation). Takes the particle に to indicate the event or activity being joined. Very common in school, work, and community contexts when talking about attending or joining events.

Examples

1. マラソン大会に参加する予定です。 I'm planning to participate in the marathon.
2. 来週のパーティーに参加しませんか。 Would you like to join the party next week?
3. たくさんの学生がボランティアに参加した。 A lot of students participated in the volunteer work.

Usage Guide

Context: events, school, community

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

Compound of 参 (san/mai) meaning visit or participate and 加 (ka/kuwa) meaning add or join. Together they mean adding oneself to something — joining in.

Cultural Context

Era: Classical

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal