Translation of Japanese word "参加する" to English
参加する
さんかする
[sankasuru]
IPA: /sankaɕi/
Meaning
VerbTo join in, to take part, to involve oneself (in something).
How to use
参加する (sanka suru) — 'to participate / join'. パーティーに参加する — join a party. 参加者 (sankasha) — participant. Fundamental vocabulary item used across formal and informal Japanese speech and writing.
🇬🇧 English
to participate
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 参加する
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): さんかする
Romaji Transcription: sankasuru
Example Sentences
私も会議に参加します。
わたし も かいぎ に さんか します。
I will take part in the meeting too.
来週のイベントに参加する予定です。
らいしゅう の イベント に さんか する よてい です。
I plan to take part in next week's event.
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Common phrases
- 〜に参加する— to participate in ~ / join ~
- 私及ですだ。— I will participate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Japanese word "参加する" mean?▼
The Japanese word "参加する" means "to participate" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "参加する"?▼
The word "参加する" is read as "さんかする" (sankasuru). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "私も会議に参加します。".
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